Senior HR Officer (Employee Relations)

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior HR Officer to manage employee relations and support HR operations. This temporary role requires expertise in operational HR, strong communication, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will engage with management and trade unions to ensure effective workforce solutions and report on HR data. The salary ranges from £43,956.89 to £51,154.27 per year.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in an HR setting.
• Knowledge in employee relations issues.
• Experience in HR data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on employee relations solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with trade unions.
• Lead on reporting of HR data and information.

Skills

Operational HR knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Location: GCHSCP Commonwealth House 32 Albion Street Glasgow, G1 1LH

Salary: £43,956.89 - £51,154.27 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Role – Senior HR Officer (Employee Relations)
Location – GCHSCP, Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH
Contract Status –Temporary, up to 18 months

We are seeking an experienced HR Practitioner to join Social Work HR Employee Relations within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP).

This role involves working closely with managers to provide advice, guidance and support to achieve effective employee relations solutions and ensuring that council policies, procedures, and practices are consistently and fairly applied.

As a Senior HR Officer, you will primarily oversee complex workforce matters and play a crucial role in maintaining strong relationships with trade unions.

You will have previous operational experience in an HR setting and demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:

HR Expertise: Use your operational HR knowledge and experience to navigate and resolve employee relations issues, applying professional judgement.

Communication Skills: Apply well-developed communication and people skills to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate strong initiative, understanding and analysing key data and information, in order to make informed decisions.

HR Reporting: Support, develop and lead on the reporting of HR data and information.

Support for Inclusion: Assist in advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the GCC / GCHSCP.

These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Interviews will likely take place week commencing 18th August 2025.

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, you can contact: Linda Cassells, Principal HR Officer on 07818 013597 or by email: [e-mail] or Karen Bell, HR Manager on 07917 790030 or by email [e-mail]

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