HR Manager

Wheatley Care

Job title: HR Manager

Salary: £48,375 - £54,282

Location: Central Scotland

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a HR Manager.

We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.

We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.

We are entering a significant phase of development as we progress on the transition to becoming an independent organisation and strengthening our leadership and central support teams to match our ambition. Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.

Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager to deliver and manage an effective advisory and operational HR service across Wheatley Care. In this key role, you will provide consistent, expert HR advice that supports managers and staff, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, procedures, and best working practices.

You will lead and advise on a wide range of HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, occupational health, performance appraisal, development, and policy compliance. You will ensure all work is delivered to a high standard and that performance objectives are consistently achieved.

Working closely with managers across Wheatley Care, you will offer support on recruitment, performance management, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters, and other people‑related activities. Relationship‑building will be central to your role, as you engage with key internal and external stakeholders such as the Executive Team, line managers, external legal advisors, pension providers, and trade unions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who can balance operational delivery with strategic thinking, while contributing to a positive, people‑focused culture across our organisation.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and confident HR professional who can deliver a high‑quality, comprehensive HR service in a fast‑paced and people‑focused organisation. You will bring strong expertise across HR operations and employment law, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships with managers, staff, and external partners.

You will be skilled at supporting and influencing others, delivering against objectives, and implementing agreed HR strategies that contribute to organisational success. Your experience managing teams, working with HR systems, and providing sound, consistent advice will be essential to supporting a positive and compliant working environment.

The benefits we offer:

As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

· a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

· access to a contributory pension scheme;

· excellent leave entitlements;

· enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

· contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;

· access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion:

Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 6 February 2026.

Interview will take place week commencing 9 February.

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

For a chat about the role, please contact Emma Thomson, Head of Care, by email at: emma.thomson@wheatley-group.com or by phone on 07968 005110

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, on behalf of Wheatley Care please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com.