HR Business Partner - ERN06677

East Renfrewshire Council; Giffnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive HR team and impact

Job summary

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to operate in a part-time job-share arrangement. You will partner with three departments, working with senior leaders to deliver strategic, pragmatic people advice that enhances services for communities.

This role offers flexible working through a fixed three-day pattern, with CIPD chartered membership as an essential requirement. You will help shape the role from day one and enjoy a supportive team, a strong pension scheme,

Qualifications

• Chartered CIPD membership is an essential requirement.
• Builds credibility and trusted relationships with senior managers.
• Balances strategic thinking with practical HR support.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior managers.
• Influences, coaches and challenges constructively with leaders.
• Partner with three departments to provide strategic, pragmatic HR advice.
• Work in partnership and share ownership in a job-share pattern.

Skills

Relationship building

Influence leaders

Coaching

Strategic HR

Education

Chartered CIPD membership

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, influencing leaders, and making a real difference?

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our team in a part-time job share role at an exciting time. You’ll partner with three departments, working closely with senior leaders to provide strategic, pragmatic people advice that helps deliver excellent services for our communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the role from the outset. A new Director will be joining one of the service areas, giving you the chance to establish a strong, trusted partnership and influence the people agenda from day one.

As part of a job share, you’ll work closely with your HR Business Partner colleague, ensuring a seamless, high-quality service through effective communication, collaboration and shared ownership of priorities.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD/Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD) –

this is an essential requirement.

• Builds credibility and trusted relationships with senior managers.
• Influences, coaches and challenges constructively, helping leaders make confident, well-informed decisions.
• Balances strategic thinking with practical, solution-focused HR support.
• Navigates complex people issues with confidence, sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
• Works in partnership, adapting their style to achieve positive outcomes rather than relying on process alone.
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and values the shared responsibility that comes with a successful job share arrangement.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working through flexi-time arrangements.
• Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A supportive HR team and the opportunity to make a visible impact while enjoying the flexibility and work-life balance of a part-time job share.

If you’re an experienced, Chartered HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing through strong relationships and delivering practical, strategic HR solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

This post operates on a job share basis, with both postholders working three days per week. The working pattern is fixed to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with a crossover day on Wednesday to support collaboration and continuity across the role. Please note due to the senior level of this role, chartered membership of the CIPD is an essential requirement. Applicants without full chartered membership will not be shortlisted.

Please note that, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who have previously applied for this post.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kath McCormack, HR Manager, at

[e-mail] (no agencies please).

Additional Information

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page

https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link

https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact

[e-mail] with any questions.