HR Advisor, Leadership Talent & Performance

Police Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law enforcement agency in Glasgow is seeking an HR Advisor to enhance support in leadership and talent management. In this role, you will provide strategic HR guidance, delivering high-quality advice and developing innovative training programs. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increments

Flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR advisory roles, especially in leadership and performance.
• Ability to work independently and handle a varied workload.
• Creative in developing leadership programs for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance on leadership and talent.
• Deliver solutions for complex HR scenarios aligning with policies.
• Collaborate on initiatives supporting leadership and performance.

Skills

HR advisory support

Leadership development

Talent management

Performance management

Job description

Overview

Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.

Our 2030 vision is safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. Everyone in Police Scotland plays a part in delivering our vision regardless of the role or rank they perform. The purpose of the 2030 vision is to give everyone in Police Scotland a common goal to get behind, and to support strategic decision making around what the Service invests in and what our priorities are.

In recent months, we have undertaken a comprehensive review of our HR operating model, leading to the creation of several exciting new opportunities within our esteemed Organisational Development HR team.

As a member of the Human Resources Team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the support we provide to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on our organisation and the communities we serve.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, and we believe that investing in their development is essential for implementing innovative solutions and providing exceptional support to our front-line services.

We are seeking an HR Advisor with a passion for Leadership, Talent, and Performance. In this role, you will provide strategic, high-quality guidance that shapes our personnel, processes, and priorities, helping us build a modern, high-performing police service for the future.

What you will do

• Provide expert guidance: Act as a go-to expert on HR matters relating to Leadership, Talent and performance.
• Deliver high quality advice and effective solutions to complex and sometimes challenging scenarios, ensuring that actions align with our policies and organisational strategy. This will include the delivery of Leadership learning initiatives.
• Drive strategic priorities: Work proactively and collaboratively on initiatives that support our leadership, talent and performance strategies.
• You will be flexible, managing competing demands and assessing risks appropriately.
• Influence and guide: You’ll share your knowledge and provide direction to aligned Leadership, Talent or Performance initiatives.
• Build strong trust based collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

What you will bring

• A proven track record of providing advisory-level HR support in relation to Leadership, Talent and performance.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse workload.
• Experience in designing and delivering development programmes for identified talent pools, as well as in developing robust, innovative performance management systems and processes that support effective organisational service delivery.
• Creativity in delivering engaging leadership learning programs for a diverse audience.

Why join us

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Flexible working arrangements available on request
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found by visiting Police Scotland, HR Advisor Leadership Talent & Performance

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.