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.

As Human Resources Manager you will work closely with the Head of HR, Inclusion & Learning Manager senior managers, trade union partners and colleagues across SCRA to ensure that our people, culture and organisational capacity enable effective delivery of SCRA’s responsibilities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strategic insight, strong partnership-building skills, and a passion for nurturing an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

About the Role

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, people-centred 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.

About You

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 attraction, reward and HR policy development.  With demonstrable expertise providing professional HR advice in complex environments, including working with senior leaders.  You will have a commitment to role modelling SCRA’s Values and fostering a compassionate, equitable and inclusive culture.

Travel Requirements

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

We Offer

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 membership and a competitive salary

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Interview Date: Monday 30 March 2026

How to Apply

You can find more information by downloading the job description, person specification and application form which can be found at the bottom of this page, or by contacting Susan.Deery@scra.gov.uk.

When completing your application, please clearly describe how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria, and how your skills and qualifies 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 recruitment@scra.gov.uk.

If you require adjustments or support during the selection process, please contact our HR Team at HR.Helpdesk@scra.gov.uk – 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 (e.g. experience in the care system), 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.

Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form
Inclusion & Diversity Monitoring Form