HR Lead Officer

Fife Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a forward-thinking HR Lead Officer to support strategic change initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading change projects, providing HR advice, and developing HR solutions. The successful candidate should have experience in organisational change, strong HR policy knowledge, and a degree-level qualification along with CIPD membership. This temporary role, lasting up to two years, offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in local government.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing organisational change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law, and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic change projects addressing the transformation agenda.
• Provide expert HR advice and support to senior leaders and services.
• Develop and implement innovative HR solutions.

Skills

Managing organisational change

HR policy knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification

Full CIPD membership (Chartered MCIPD)

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Job Details

Are you passionate about leading people through change? We’re looking for a forward-thinking HR professional to join our People Solutions Team on a temporary basis (up to two years), with a dedicated focus on supporting strategic change initiatives across Fife Council.

As an HR Lead Officer, you will:

1. Lead and deliver strategic change projects that align with the Council’s transformation agenda.
2. Provide expert HR advice and support to senior leaders and services undergoing change.
3. Develop and implement innovative HR solutions that enable organisational agility and resilience.
4. Collaborate across services to embed a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
5. Support complex casework and workforce planning aligned to change priorities.

About the HR Service

The HR Service supports all aspects of employment across the Council and is structured into four functional teams: HR People Solutions, HR Policy and Reward, HR Strategy, Organisational Development and Wellbeing, and Health, Safety and HR Systems. You’ll report to the HR Service Manager and work closely with HR Business Partners and other colleagues to deliver strategic priorities.

The Person

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR in local government and contribute to meaningful change across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone with:

1. Demonstrable experience in managing organisational change and transformation.
2. Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law, and best practice.
3. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
4. A degree-level qualification and full CIPD membership (Chartered MCIPD).

In completing your application, please give full details of your relevant work history, qualifications and current CIPD membership status. Please tell us about your interest in this position and the skills, abilities and experience you would bring to the role and the HR team.