HR ADVISOR – NORTH HUB
Larbert | £38,000 - £43,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Help Shape the Next Generation of Leaders at James Jones & Sons
For almost 200 years, James Jones & Sons has been building something special.
What started as a family-owned Scottish business has grown into one of the UK's leading timber processing organisations, employing more than 2,100 people across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. From forestry and harvesting to sawmilling, engineered timber products and pallets and packaging, the business continues to expand, invest and evolve.
Yet despite its scale, the organisation has remained true to the qualities that have underpinned its success for generations: strong values, long-term thinking and a genuine commitment to its people.
As the business grows, so does its People & Culture function.
Why Now?
Across the North Hub, change is creating opportunity.
New leaders are stepping into key positions. Existing sites are investing for growth. Recently acquired businesses are being integrated into the wider Group. Expansion plans are already underway in parts of the region, and the People & Culture team is playing a critical role in helping managers navigate that journey.
To support this growth, James Jones & Sons has created a new HR Advisor position to work alongside an experienced HR Business Partner.
This isn't a replacement role.
It's an investment in the future.
The successful candidate will join at a time when HR has a genuine seat at the table and will have the opportunity to influence how leaders, teams and cultures develop across the region.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people succeed.
Working closely with managers across a diverse portfolio of sites, you'll become a trusted sounding board, coach and advisor, supporting leaders through both everyday people challenges and longer-term organisational change.
You'll be involved in the full spectrum of HR activity, but a significant part of your contribution will be helping to build management capability across the region. Many sites are seeing leadership transition, with experienced managers retiring and a new generation of leaders stepping into key roles.
As a result, this role is about far more than policy guidance and case management.
It's about developing confidence, strengthening decision-making and helping managers become exceptional people leaders.
You'll work closely with an experienced HR Business Partner who is passionate about development and will provide excellent support and mentorship, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to broaden their exposure and continue progressing their HR career.
About You
You'll already have experience within a generalist HR role and enjoy working closely with managers and employees.
You're likely to be someone who gains satisfaction from helping others develop, who enjoys building strong relationships and who understands that good HR is often about influencing, coaching and guiding rather than simply providing answers.
You'll be commercially aware, pragmatic and comfortable balancing operational priorities with people-focused solutions.
Most importantly, you'll enjoy being part of the business rather than sitting at a distance from it.
Whether your experience comes from manufacturing, logistics, engineering, retail or another operational environment, the ability to build credibility and strong working relationships will be what sets you apart.
Location & Travel
Based at the company's headquarters in Larbert, you'll support locations across the wider North Hub, including Livingston, Grangemouth, Kirriemuir, Aboyne, Mosstodloch and Forres.
Travel is an important part of the role and provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships across a wide variety of operations, workforces and leadership teams.
Reward & Benefits
Alongside a salary of £38,000–£43,000, you'll benefit from an annual bonus scheme, generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension contribution, life assurance, health and wellbeing support and a range of additional employee benefits.
Most importantly, you'll join a business with ambitious plans, strong values and a genuine commitment to developing its people.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Anthony Oliva at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients.
However, if you believe you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've outlined, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.