Human Resources Manager

Location: Stirling with travel to other SCRA offices when necessary

Permanent, Full Time

35 hours per week

Salary: £65,466 – £73,620 from 1 April 2026

Ref: EST1358/26

The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) is an independent statutory body at the heart of the children's Hearings System, working alongside partners to protect Scotland's most vulnerable children and young people. Rooted in SCRA's Values of being supportive, child-centred, respectful and accountable, our culture is built on compassion, fairness and inclusion. Our people are essential to fulfilling this purpose.

The Human Resources function plays a pivotal strategic role in shaping an inclusive, capable, well-supported workforce. Working collaboratively across the organisation, HR ensures that our people strategies, policies and practices are aligned to organisational needs and uphold SCRA's Values, inclusive standards and commitment to continuous improvement.

The primary role of the Human Resources Manager is to support the development and delivery of an effective People Strategy that aligns with SCRA's organisational objectives. As a strategic and senior HR professional, you will provide expert employment law and people-centred advice, lead workforce initiatives, and modernise HR policies and practices to ensure SCRA continues to be a progressive, inclusive and high-performing organisation.

You will lead our HR Business Partners and the generalist HR function, ensuring a responsive, high-quality service. Balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs, you will support managers across SCRA to lead their teams with confidence and compassion. The role encompasses leadership across key workforce functions including workforce planning, wellbeing, employee relations, talent attraction, reward and policy development.

It blends strategic thinking with operational leadership, requiring deep knowledge of HR best practice, employment law, organisational development and people-centred change. Personal resilience, sound judgement, initiative and strong communication skills are essential.

As with all roles at SCRA, you will be expected to role-model inclusive, respectful and compassionate behaviour consistent with our Inclusive Leadership Standards & Behavioural Framework.

You will be an experienced HR leader who brings Chartered Membership (MCIPD) of the CIPD, at CIPD qualification level; and a degree or equivalent qualification. You will have significant experience across workforce planning, employee relations, wellbeing, talent, reward and HR policy development. With demonstrable expertise providing professional HR advice in complex environments, including working with senior leaders.

Some travel to SCRA Localities across Scotland is required. SCRA operates an agile working policy, and regular attendance at our Stirling office is required.

SCRA is committed to supporting your professional growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. You will benefit from comprehensive learning and development opportunities, an inclusive culture and supportive working environment, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a competitive salary.

If you share our Values, this role offers a truly meaningful opportunity to contribute to shape and deliver our People Strategy and contribute to a positive future for children and young people across Scotland.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026

Interview Date: Monday 30 March 2026

Please download the job description, person specification and application form available at the bottom of this page. When completing your application, please clearly describe how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria, and how your skills and qualities reflect SCRA's Values and Inclusive Standards and Behaviours Framework, as outlined in the Person Specification.

Submit your completed application form and Inclusion & Diversity Monitoring form to us. If you require adjustments or support during the selection process, please contact our HR Team – we will be happy to assist.

At SCRA we are proud to be a socially inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds – regardless of sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability and other factors such as care experience or socio-economic background. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and help us better serve Scotland's children and young people with compassion and integrity.