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HR Manager

  • Location: Grangemouth, FK11XR
  • Salary: 34 days annual leave, Scottish Widows Pension with generous Company contribution Private Health Care (BUPA) Cycle Scheme Employee Discount Scheme– Blackhawk Network (BHN) Employee Assistance Program (Health Assured - Wisdom)
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 24 days ago

  • Sector: Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
  • Contact: Peter Reilly
  • Contact Email: preilly@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 07595 651 110
  • Start Date: 01 June 2025
  • Expiry Date: 02 July 2025
  • Job Ref: V-257044

NRL’s client based in Grangemouth are looking to recruit an HR Manager to join them on a permanents staff basis.


About the role:

The HR Manager is a standalone role, responsible for delivering comprehensive HR services to the Terminal, including the management of payroll, supporting workforce training and competence, maintaining compliance, supporting operational continuity, and fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture.
The role will operate within the boundaries of legal and regulatory requirements, site policies and processes to enable the business to leverage the best from its people.


Provides HR advice and consultancy as follows: 

  • Provide operational and consultancy support to c60 permanent employees across various disciplines/departments.

  • Covering both collective and non-collective staff and reward mechanisms.

  • Payroll management and sign-off c£4M annually.

  • Consistency of service, balancing local needs against broader business requirements.

  • Management accountability for one direct report

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HR Operations & Compliance

  • Lead the delivery of HR services across the terminal, ensuring alignment with company policies and processes, employment law, and industry regulations.

  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and    performance management.

  • Maintain accurate and secure employee records, ensuring GDPR and safety compliance.  Act as the GDPR representative for the site.

  • Design tailored resourcing solutions to support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning in line with operational needs.

  • Develop and deliver employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.

  • Analyse trends and metrics using employee data to put in place actionable plans to support the business.

  • Produce reportable monthly KPIs covering, resources, absence, competence, training, working time directive (WTD) and people costs.

  • Deliver the compensation and benefit strategy for the Terminal, including performance pay reviews,   job evaluation, succession planning, promotions and progressions, support the salary spend/budget within the business, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place.

  • Support collective bargaining, pay negotiation and Trade Union relations.                                                                                        

  • Manage relationships with external networks such as recruitment and training consultancies, HR & Payroll provider, Occupational Health Service, EAP services etc. to leverage added value business opportunities.

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Payroll Management

  • Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including shift differentials, overtime, and allowances

  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and internal audit requirements.

  • Manage pension contributions, benefits, and statutory deductions.

  • Liaise with finance and external payroll providers as required.

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Training & Competence

  • Oversee the coordination of mandatory safety and compliance training (e.g., COMAH, fire safety, hazardous materials handling).

  • Ensure the competency framework is regularly reviewed, updated and remains fit for purpose 

  • Identify training needs and support the development of technical and leadership skills across the workforce.

  • Ensure accurate records of training are maintained.

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What you will need?

Qualifications, Knowledge  and Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Proven HR management experience in a high-risk, regulated environment (e.g., fuel, chemical, logistics, or manufacturing).

  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law, payroll processes, and HR best practices.

  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.  IT literate.

  • Experience working in unionised environments and collective bargaining processes.

  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure, especially during emergency situations.

  • CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience).

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Behavioural Competencies

  • Completer/finisher who is proactive, with a focus on delivery.

  • Strong coaching, facilitation and communication skills at all levels – ability to influence effectively.

  • Ability to proactively support change.

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What’s in it for you?

  • 34 days annual leave

  • Scottish Widows Pension with generous Company contribution

  • Private Health Care (BUPA)

  • Cycle Scheme

  • Employee Discount Scheme– Blackhawk Network (BHN)

  • Employee Assistance Program (Health Assured - Wisdom)


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