Senior Strategic HR Generalist

Scottish Police Authority; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Rewards and discounts network

Job summary

Scottish Police Authority seeks an experienced HR professional to provide strategic governance advice on human resources and health & safety for the Authority's Members and executive team. You will influence policy, support workforce governance, and work with Police Scotland and non-executive Members to ensure compliant, value-driven practice.

The role emphasises employee relations, pay and conditions negotiations, and partnerships with workforce bodies, with opportunities for development within

Qualifications

• Strategic HR governance and employee relations experience.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver credible advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR and Health & Safety governance advice to SPA Members and the executive team.
• Support workforce governance oversight and develop initiatives, policies and practices.
• Lead or support negotiations on pay and terms and conditions of service.
• Work with workforce bodies and partner organisations to improve collaboration.
• Contribute to staff development, wellbeing initiatives and career progression.

Skills

HR governance

Employee relations

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

CIPD experience

Education

CIPD qualification/experience

Job description

To provide strategic support and expert Human Resources and Health & Safety governance advice to Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Members, the executive team and senior officers, as part of a small professional team, in order that the obligations of the Authority are discharged efficiently and effectively.

A key focus of this role will involve supporting the Authority in respect of its workforce governance oversight function, being able to influence, support, scrutinise and, where appropriate, lead on the development and implementation of relevant initiatives, policy and practice, ensuring adherence to legislation, good practice and the delivery of best value. This will involve working with senior internal stakeholders within Police Scotland, as well as providing advice to non-executive Members of the Authority. You will therefore be able to demonstrate an understanding of HR governance, evidence well-developed generalist professional competency (with reference to both core and specialist areas outlined within theCIPD Profession Map), the ability to communicate and influence effectively and with credibility, and to confidently build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders across all levels.

A further key aspect of the role will be supporting negotiations in relation to pay and terms and conditions of service, as well as supporting effective partnership working with workforce representative bodies. Whilst a reward background would be desirable, more important will be your well-developed experience in employee relations.

Working within a small but experienced team, this role would be suitable for experienced HR Business Partners looking to develop their skillset further.

Please note, CIPD experience is essential for this opportunity.

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.