Human Resources Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow & Hamilton International Technology Park

Hours: 37 hours per week (full time, permanent)

HFD Group is a dynamic property, technology and renewables specialist with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic commercial developments, sustainable work spaces and major city centre projects across Glasgow.

Our business is rapidly expanding with a pipeline of exciting projects, from delivering major office and hotel developments in the city centre to pioneering renewable energy projects and building cutting‑edge data infrastructure through Data Vita.

This exciting expansion offers a unique opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our HR Team. Reporting directly to the HR Business Partner, this hands‑on, varied role allows you to work closely with leaders, shape people practices, and help build a high‑performing and engaged workforce in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing practical, commercially focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

• Managing employee relations cases end to end, including investigations, in line with company policies, employment legislation, and best practice
• Owning and coordinating the onboarding journey, from offer acceptance through to the successful completion of probation, ensuring a positive and well‑structured employee experience
• Maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date employee records across the HRIS (Employment Hero) and related systems
• Supporting a culture of engagement and wellbeing by contributing to initiatives and programmes that enhance employee experience and retention
• Coaching and advising people managers to strengthen leadership capability, confidence, and performance management skills
• Preparing employment documentation such as contracts, variations, and formal correspondence, ensuring all changes are communicated to payroll accurately and on time
• Assisting with payroll administration to ensure data accuracy and adherence to payroll deadlines
• Supporting learning and development activity by helping identify development needs, coordinating training, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Delivering quality HR administration and operational support to ensure smooth and consistent day‑to‑day HR service delivery

To be successful in this role, you will bring a balance of technical HR knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

• Proven experience in an HR role, with exposure to technology, construction, or similarly fast‑paced environments being advantageous
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and the confidence to apply it effectively in practical situations
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on finding effective and commercially sensible solutions
• A high level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

• 33 days annual leave
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Cycle to Work and EV Car scheme.
• Help@Hands (24/7 access to a GP by phone or video, Mental health support with counselling and therapy sessions, Physiotherapy and health coaching services, Medical second opinions from trusted specialists, Fitness and wellbeing tools)