Senior People Partner

Cornerstone; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joint-contribution pension (6% / 12%)

Performance bonus

Private medical

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP & EAP plus discounts

Job summary

SGN is seeking a Senior People Partner to shape and execute People strategy across Scotland Operations, including workforce planning, employee relations, and change management. You will partner with senior leaders to drive engagement, performance, and leadership capability, while guiding union relationships and talent initiatives.

This role involves travel to meet business needs as part of transformation. You will influence strategic people decisions, deliver workforce analytics, and lead

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent professional experience in a senior HR/People partnering role
• Strong experience influencing senior stakeholders and developing leadership capability across a range of management levels
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, employee relations, HR best practice, and operational people management
• Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational change
• Ability to build trusted relationships with Trade Union representatives and other key stakeholders
• Commercially minded, analytical, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to solving problems and driving positive change

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver workforce planning, talent, engagement, and people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Use people data and insights to support decision-making, drive performance, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead talent, succession, and leadership development initiatives to build diverse and future-ready teams
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, coaching managers to achieve positive and fair outcomes
• Support organisational change, restructuring, and workforce transition programmes, ensuring an inclusive and people-focused approach
• Drive continuous improvement across People processes, systems, and projects to enhance the employee experience

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Talent management

Employment law

People analytics

Organisational change

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Senior People Partner – Scotland Operations

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paisley, Dundee, Aberdeen |£80,000 - £87,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Full Time | Hybrid

• Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total)
• Performance Bonus
• Private Medical
• Enhanced maternity & family leave
• Life assurance
• HolidayPlus
• Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

REQ5997

We seek a strategic Senior People Partner to drive performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness. The SPP will guide people strategy, employee relations, trade union relationships and talent management, building strong relationships to support business goals.

Reporting into the Operations People Director, this role also involves supporting HR improvements and shaping the future direction of the People team during its transformation.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver workforce planning, talent, engagement, and people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Use people data and insights to support decision-making, drive performance, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead talent, succession, and leadership development initiatives to build diverse and future-ready teams
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, coaching managers to achieve positive and fair outcomes
• Support organisational change, restructuring, and workforce transition programmes, ensuring an inclusive and people-focused approach
• Drive continuous improvement across People processes, systems, and projects to enhance the employee experience

What you’ll need

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent professional experience in a senior HR/People partnering role
• Strong experience influencing senior stakeholders and developing leadership capability across a range of management levels
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, employee relations, HR best practice, and operational people management
• Proven experience in talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational change
• Ability to build trusted relationships with Trade Union representatives and other key stakeholders
• Commercially minded, analytical, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to solving problems and driving positive change

This role will require travel and overnight stays to meet business needs, with occasional travel to our Southern England sites

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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