Lead HR business partnering and advisory model at the Scottish Funding Council. Drive organizational change, collaboration, and talent management aligned to their corporate strategy.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Director, lead the design, implementation and ongoing delivery of a modern HR business partnering and advisory model aligned to SFC’s corporate strategy, values and objectives.
Lead the business partnering team to provide a service of trusted support to Directors, senior leaders and managers.
Lead the business partnering team to provide professional advice as required on employee relations matters.
Partner with Directors and their leadership teams to drive and support systemic organisational change initiatives.
Build effective working relationships across the organisation.
Role-model an adaptable approach to prioritisation to enable delivery, support individuals and teams to find solutions.
Requirements
Proven track record of effective delivery in a senior HR business partner role, ideally within the public sector or an organisation going through significant change.
Demonstrable track record of designing and implementing HR business partnering models.
Good working knowledge and understanding of employment law, HR best practice, and current trends in people management.
Experience of leading teams in the context of organisational change with a proactive, solutions-oriented and innovative approach.
Commitment to role-model the organisation’s values and foster an environment which supports inclusion and belonging.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation.
Ability to take an analytical approach, with experience in using data and management information to inform decisions and measure success.
Relevant professional body qualification (e.g. Chartered membership of CIPD) or equivalent relevant experience.
Benefits
Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week. We will consider flexible working arrangements.
Annual leave entitlement of 30 days pro-rata, plus public and privilege holiday entitlement of 13 days pro-rata.
A flexible approach to hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work from home anywhere in the UK for some of the time while also maintaining regular in-person contact with colleagues.
Annual pay review: approved within the framework of the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy and negotiated with our recognised trade union, Unite.
Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme with its low member contribution rates and generous employer contributions.
Support for continuous professional development: as a part of SFC, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support for continuous learning and professional development.
Support for health and wellbeing, including generous occupational sick pay, free access to confidential advice and support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide support to SFC employees with Volunteering Days.
Support for travel to and from work, including a salary sacrifice cycle loan scheme, cycle storage and shower facilities.
Although most salaried roles are advertised as full time positions (35 hours a week), we are happy to discuss part-time or compressed hours to suit a candidates circumstances.
Job title
Temporary Head of HR Business Partnering – Grade M1
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