HR Business Partner (Fixed Term)

Job Description

HR Business Partner

This is a fixed term maternity cover post until mid-January 2027.

Are you a dynamic HR professional looking to apply your skills in a role that truly makes a difference? The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, dedicated to creating positive change in people’s lives, is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Business Partner to join our team. This is a newly created role with a competitive salary of £44,560 per annum and is a great opportunity to make a significant professional impact while enjoying the fulfilment of meaningful work.

As well as a competitive salary, the organisation offers a range of benefits including access to HSF Health Care Plan, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement, as well as access to over 850 high street and online discounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee relations casework: Lead for employee relations within the East region. The HRBP conducts disciplinary investigations and produces investigation reports with recommendations, in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational KPI’s.
• Workforce Performance: The HRBP works in partnership with operational management to deliver on local, organisational and national strategies. Analysing workforce information and organisational measures and working with managers to develop local plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future targets.
• Workforce Development: Collation and analysis of management information and staff feedback to identify specific employment issues/trends and support the development of local and organisation wide HR interventions to meet operational needs. Organisational development work, including initiatives on employee engagement to achieve a motivated workforce. Lead for UKVI for Region(s); dealing with queries in relation to UKVI/Sponsorship and International Recruitment.
• Change programmes: Leading (and project manage, where necessary) key HR initiatives and change programmes to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements realising effective co-ordination of people, resource and talent.
• Development of HR practice: Input into the creation of training courses on HR related policies and good practice and deliver workshops on these to managers to develop their knowledge and skills.

The role is predominantly home-based with infrequent travel to our Head Office in Stepps, North Lanarkshire.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role.
• Degree level qualification or CIPD Associate Diploma, or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the voluntary sector.

Equal Opportunities

We believe in the power of people and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for Scotland.