People Partner
Hybrid
Motherwell
Salary range £48,597–£53,578 + amazing benefits
Make a visible difference where people truly come first.
Syme Drummond is delighted to be retained and partner exclusively with Clyde Valley Group (CVG) to appoint a People Partner within their People function. CVG is a values-led organisation with the People Agenda at the heart of its strategy. You’ll partner directly with managers and business leaders (right up to CEO/Board) to turn strategy into practical, people-centred delivery across a close-knit organisation of c.90 colleagues. You’ll have the autonomy to shape, the support to grow, and the senior access to make positive change happen.
Why you’ll love it here
- People-first culture: Clyde Valley is a values-led organisation with a genuine commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and high-quality leadership. We’re proud to hold Investors in People Gold status. You’ll be part of a team that champions best practice and drives transformation across the organisation.
- Supportive leadership: You’ll report to the People Director, a leader who is collaborative, nurturing and deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). Expect trust, backing and support as you help shape our evolving approach to people, culture and organisational development.
- Real impact: This is a pivotal role at a time of growth and change. You’ll influence and deliver Clyde Valley’s People priorities, including workforce planning, succession and talent management, and organisational development. Your ideas will be seen and acted on, helping us build a modern, inclusive and high-performing organisation.
- Agile working and wellbeing: With flexible hours between 7 am and 7 pm, agile leave days, and access to health and wellbeing initiatives - including an on-site gym - you’ll have the space and support to thrive.
- Professional growth: We actively encourage development and progression. Whether it’s through leading transformation projects, supporting leadership development, or championing EDI, you’ll be empowered to grow your skills and career.
- People-first culture: Genuine focus on wellbeing, inclusion and high-quality leadership; Investors In People Gold status!
- Supportive leadership: Your manager (People Director) is nurturing, collaborative and big on ED&I - expect trust, backing and support when you need it.
- Real impact: The right size to move quickly; your ideas are seen and acted on. Live and upcoming work includes career pathways, a performance review refresh and organisation-wide leadership programmes.
What you’ll do
- Build strong relationships and partner with execs and leaders to coach, challenge and translate strategy into deliverable people plans.
- Lead workforce and succession planning; drive talent, OD, engagement and ED&I activity.
- Use people data to spot trends early, solve problems and measure impact.
- Advise on complex ER; keep policy and practice compliant, pragmatic and people-centred.
- Line-manage and develop one team member.
The environment
- Collaborative, people-centred culture: Open, supportive and values-led. Leaders are accessible, HR is valued and respected, and regular all-staff sessions build connection and purpose.
- Hybrid & flexible: Typically, 2–3 days on site (more early on to build relationships), with flexibility across 7 am–7 pm to suit life and service.
You’ll thrive here if you are
- An experienced senior HR Generalist who balances strategic thinking with sleeves-rolled-up delivery with strong experience in Organisational Development.
- Credible with senior leaders; calm, coaching, data fluent.
- Passionate about wellbeing and ED&I and keen to turn good intentions into everyday practice.
- People-centred, values-led, ambitious and innovative.
- CIPD L5 (or equivalent capability).
The wider package
- 35 hours, generous leave (up to 40 days incl. public + agile leave), wellbeing focus (on-site activities/gym), family-friendly policies, life assurance at 3x annual salary, and more!
Ready to make your mark?
If a people-centred brief with senior visibility, meaningful OD and culture work excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Click to apply or email kelsie.patterson@symedrummond.co.uk for a conversation.