HR Business Partner (HR Professional with Business Focus)

The Glasgow Academy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glasgow Academy is seeking a dynamic HR professional to enhance their HR strategies and practices. This role includes developing HR initiatives, managing recruitment, and ensuring compliance with regulations within a nurturing environment. Join a forward-thinking academy committed to excellence in education and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Dynamic and supportive environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Company values diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an HR professional.
• Experience with human resources metrics.
• Knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with employment law.

Skills

Negotiation

Active listening

Interpersonal relationships

Education

2.1 degree or better

Tools

HR systems and databases

Job description

At The Glasgow Academy, we are committed to excellence in education and the people who make it possible. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced HR professional with strong business acumen and a keen eye on continuous improvement and resource planning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy where collaboration, innovation, and people development are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the Academy’s overall business and financial goals.
• Provide insights and recommendations on all HR related issues.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage the full recruitment and selection lifecycle.
• Support current and future business needs through talent development, engagement, and retention.
• Oversee HR systems, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Manage performance appraisal systems and support leadership development.
• Identify training needs and oversee implementation of learning programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practices.
• HR Administration.
• HR Project Management.
• Support and contribute / assist in the operation of the School Administration centre.

Qualifications:

• Proven working experience as an HR professional with at least 5 years of experience in management.
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.
• Experience working across diverse sectors is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically but also to execute and implement different projects and activities.
• 2.1 degree or better.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a respected educational institution.
• Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and the attached TGA Application Form to [e-mail] by 09 July 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 14 July 2025.The role will commence no later than 01 August 2025.

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