Job Description

HR Business Partner (2) (Fixed Term)

Dumfries (Hybrid Working)

£42,894 - £45,990

We are seeking two innovative and creative individuals to join our newly created HR project team. As trusted advisors and key collaborators, you will leverage your knowledge and experience to partner with managers, helping to transform business areas and generate efficiencies and savings. You will work closely with managers to drive performance, foster a positive culture, and deliver impactful people solutions.

With over 6,500 employees across the Council, you must be committed and determined to succeed in a challenging yet thriving and innovative environment. In return, you will play a pivotal role in shaping an organization that values its employees and emphasizes partnership, innovative thinking, and focused business solutions.

These positions are fixed-term for up to 3 years.

Application approval from your line manager is required before applying, as this post may be suitable for attachment.

Salary depends on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner to identify and implement solutions that meet project goals and deliver outcomes.
• Engage with senior teams to analyze workforce data and metrics, implementing initiatives that deliver efficiencies and savings.
• Build influential relationships with senior managers to gain confidence in your solutions and ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification with chartered CIPD membership.
• Significant experience as an HR professional, including knowledge of employment law, HR policies, project and change management, business systems, and HR data and metrics.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility.
• Experience working collaboratively with managers, employees, and Trade Unions, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

A valid driving license is essential unless a disability precludes it, in which case alternative arrangements will be considered.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive environment
• Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance, with hybrid working and regional meetings as required
• Access to the Vivup platform with discounts on everyday essentials
• Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• Additional benefits as detailed in 'What we Offer.pdf'

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups. Please review the job description and person specification for more details. Guidance on application completion is available in 'Tips on your application.pdf'.

Contact Stewart Clanachan, HR Manager, at 07561 538110 for further information.