Lead HR Business Partner

Fife College; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

46 days annual leave

LGPS

Professional development

Health & wellbeing benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fife College's Corporate Services, People and Transformation team seeks a Lead HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders, shaping the employee experience and driving organisational improvement. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will advise on complex employee relations, support change programmes and work with Trade Unions to maintain positive relations, contributing to the college's strategy.

This permanent, 35 hours per week role based at Dunfermline Campus offers hybrid working where

Qualifications

• This role requires an experienced HR professional to act as Lead HR Business Partner across designated areas.
• Strong advisory and coaching capabilities for senior leaders and managers.
• Proven ability to drive change and improve workforce performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive HR business partnering service to designated Centres and Professional Services.
• Lead on complex case management and employee relations matters.
• Support the delivery of the People and Organisational Development Strategy.
• Collaborate with Trade Unions and managers to maintain positive employee relations.

Skills

HR business partnering

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Job description

Corporate Services, People and Transformation

The above salary is subject to pending job evaluation

Dunfermline Campus (travel may be required within Fife)

35 hours per week

Permanent

At Fife College, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace where our people can thrive. As we continue to deliver our ambitious People and Organisational Strategy, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Lead HR Business Partner to play a key role in supporting leaders, driving organisational improvement and helping shape the employee experience across the College.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to work in partnership with senior leaders across the organisation, providing expert advice and practical support across the full employee lifecycle. You'll help influence strategic people decisions, lead on complex employee relations matters and support initiatives that contribute to the College's long‑term success.

About The RoleReporting to the Head of HR, you'll provide a comprehensive HR business partnering service to designated Centres and Professional Service areas, building strong relationships with managers and acting as a trusted adviser on a wide range of people matters. You'll support organisational change programmes, lead on complex case management and work collaboratively with managers to improve workforce performance, employee engagement and key people metrics such as absence, recruitment and retention. You'll also work closely with recognised Trade Unions, helping to maintain positive employee relations and supporting meaningful consultation and partnership working. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the delivery of the College's People and Organisational Development Strategy, contributing to policy development, organisational development initiatives and continuous improvement activities that enhance the effectiveness of our HR service.

You’ll also have opportunities to represent HR at meetings, projects and sector-wide working groups, deputising for the Head of HR when required.

About YouWe're looking for a confident and credible HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making a positive impact on organisational performance and employee experience. You'll be comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational demands and able to provide practical, commercially focused HR advice in a complex environment.

What We OfferJoining Fife College means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to developing its people and delivering positive outcomes for staff, learners and the wider community.

You’ll also benefit from:

• 46 days' annual leave, including fixed closure days.
• Membership of the relevant Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Hybrid working where applicable to the role.

Interested?

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to influence organisational success, support meaningful change and help shape the future workforce of one of Scotland's leading colleges, we'd love to hear from you.Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.Application Process

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 25 October 2026.

Interview Process

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26 November 2026 at our Dunfermline Campus. Your interview will include a Presentation followed by a panel interview.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team

https://www.fife.ac.uk/about-us/work-with-us/