Senior HR Business Partner - DGA12427

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner. This role involves leading HR initiatives and acting as a trusted advisor to the management team. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent, substantial HR experience, and a track record in project management to drive HR strategies that promote an agile and inclusive workforce. This position offers a hybrid working model and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)

Discounts on everyday essentials

Qualifications

• Substantial HR experience with detailed knowledge of employment law.
• Proven track record in managing HR change programmes.
• Ability to build rapport and professional credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a high-quality HR service.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Directorate leadership team.
• Identify opportunities for change and improvement.

Skills

Influencing and decision-making skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree/Diploma level or equivalent qualification, chartered membership of CIPD

Job description

Job Description

Senior HR Business Partner (18/947)

Dumfries (Hybrid Working)

£44,035 - £47,445

You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Are you passionate about supporting people and driving change? We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our HR management team to support us to embed and lead our HRBP model, ensuring its effective development, implementation and measurement. You will drive cultural change, champion workforce transformation and lead strategic HR projects that enable an agile, high-performing, and inclusive workforce. Working with a designated Directorate Management Team you will develop a full understanding of the business and act as an enabler to influence, shape and deliver HR and people strategies that drives people and business performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the Council's future ensuring that HR is at the forefront of transformation and operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, develop, implement and deliver a high quality, proactive HR Service using the Service and team plans that reflect the council's needs.
• Be the lead officer for the successful delivery of key projects.
• Identify opportunities and influence change and improvement in line with the Council's People Strategy and Business Plan.
• Be a trusted advisor to the Directorate leadership team providing HR expertise to influence change and improvement.
• Work with the wider HR Partnering Team to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach is taken across all services in the Council.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the Directorate Management Team.
• In influencing change, act as a compliance champion, ensuring adherence to internal policies, procedures and external regulations.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Educated to degree/Diploma level or equivalent relevant qualification, chartered membership of CIPD.
• Substantial and demonstrable experience of working as an HR professional including detailed knowledge of employment law and HR policies and confidence and competence in the development and analysis of HR metrics to help drive measurable outcomes and influence strategic decision-making.
• Proven track record in project management, with strong influencing and decision-making skills throughout all levels of the business, with a strong focus on innovation and creativity while working within an environment that requires good levels of compliance, governance.
• Extensive knowledge of HR best practice and employment law and experience in managing and successfully delivering HR change programmes.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiating skills and ability to build rapport and professional credibility.
• Experience of working collaboratively with managers, employees and Trade Unions, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive environment
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance. Our team operates a hybrid working arrangement however, you will be required to attend meetings throughout region as the project dictates.
• Access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.
• Access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• And more What we Offer.pdf

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

Please refer to the job description and person specification for information on the role and the role requirements. Guidance on completing the application form can be found at Tips on your application.pdf

Please contact Stewart Clanachan, HR Manager on 07561 538110 should you require any further information.