Strategic Head of People Partnering & Change

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dundee is seeking a Head of Partnering to advise senior leaders and shape workforce strategy. You will lead a team of five People Advisers and work across City Campus, Ninewells and Kirkcaldy to deliver strategic People solutions.

You will diagnose organisational issues, translate workforce insight into practical actions, and drive high-quality service for staff and managers at the University.

Qualifications

• Senior HR or People partnering experience in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in organisational change, workforce planning and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted strategic People advice to senior leaders, translating priorities into workforce plans and solutions.
• Lead organisational change, workforce planning, senior appointments and complex employee relations matters with risk awareness.
• Lead and develop five People Advisers, prioritising workloads and delivering a proactive service.
• Shape People strategy, policy and major University projects using workforce data, evidence and external insight.
• Build partnerships with leaders, People colleagues and Trade Union representatives, championing equality, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing.

Skills

Senior HR partnering

Stakeholder influence

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Equality & inclusion

Job description

University of Dundee is seeking a Head of Partnering to advise senior leaders and shape workforce strategy. You will lead a team of five People Advisers and work across City Campus, Ninewells and Kirkcaldy to deliver strategic People solutions.

You will diagnose organisational issues, translate workforce insight into practical actions, and drive high-quality service for staff and managers at the University.