Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting people and driving change?

We're seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team to support us to embed and lead our HRBP model, ensuring its effective development, implementation and measurement. You will drive cultural change, champion workforce transformation and lead on HR projects that enable an agile, high-performing, and inclusive workforce. Working with a designated Directorate Management Team you will develop a full understanding of the business and act as an enabler to influence, shape and deliver HR and people strategies that drives people and business performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the Council's future ensuring that HR is at the forefront of transformation and operational excellence.

The role is critical in fostering collaboration and partnership with the broader HR partnering team, ensuring a unified and cohesive approach to delivering HR services.

Salary placing is dependent on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

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Work in partnership with the Senior HR Business Partner to develop, implement and deliver a high quality, proactive HR Service using the Service and team plans that reflect the council's needs. Successfully deliver on key projects. Provide professional advice and support across the HR function. Contribute to the delivery of the Team plan, aligned to the Council Plan and People Strategy. Deliver an 'enabling manager agenda' including delivery of training and coaching to Managers on HR matters to build organisational and people capability.

What We're Looking For

: Educated to degree/Diploma level or equivalent relevant qualification with Assoctae/Chartered membership of CIPD. Considerable and demonstrable experience of working as an HR professional including detailed knowledge of employment law and HR policies, project and change management frameworks, business systems and HR data, metrics and processes. Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiating skills and ability to build rapport and professional credibility. Experience of working collaboratively with managers, employees and Trade Unions, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive environment Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance. Our team operates a hybrid working arrangement however, you will be required to attend meetings throughout region as the project dictates. Access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

Please visit MyJobsScotland.gov.uk to view the job description and person specification for the role, to learn more about what's on offer and to apply.

Please contact Stewart Clanachan, HR Manager on 07561 538110 should you require any further information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 47,622.00-51,321.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay UK visa sponsorship Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dumfries DG1 2HS