Summary: The HR Business Partner role in Edinburgh is designed for an experienced HR professional who will manage HR service provision throughout the employment cycle within a designated division. The position involves collaborating with Divisional Directors to influence business strategy and develop People Plans that enhance employee engagement and performance. The role requires operational responsibility for HR delivery and the management of employee relations in a unionised environment. This part-time position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide key support to the HR Team in developing and improving operational HR delivery across the Organisation.
• Contribute to the establishment of HR operational strategy, objectives, and service standards.
• Deliver professional and value-added HR Business Partnering on a Divisional basis, including the development and implementation of People Plans, HR projects, and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain positive and proactive working relationships with Divisional Directors and Management Teams.
• Ensure positive and constructive relationships with recognised Trade Unions and employees within the Division.
• Contribute to the design and development of HR metrics and an HR reporting framework that highlights key people issues and adds value across the organisation.
• Design, review, revise, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures, encouraging best practice application on a Divisional basis.
• Manage employee relations issues (e.g., disciplinary and grievance) constructively and professionally in a multi-site unionised environment.
• Deputise for and represent the Senior HR Business Partner as appropriate both internally and externally.

Key Skills:

• Qualifications or equivalent skills and experience at SCQF Level 9 (e.g., Degree or equivalent qualification) in a relevant area such as Human Resources or Training.
• Proven experience in an HR role within a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive business strategy.
• Experience in developing and implementing People Plans and HR initiatives.
• Knowledge of HR metrics and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in managing employee relations in a unionised environment.

Salary (Rate): £49,000

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR