Senior Business Partner - Human Resources

£49,227 - £54,441 

35 hours per week (This is a full-time opportunity but reduced hours can be considered)

Permanent

Dundee

About the role 

Due to an internal promotion, a vacancy has arisen within our HR team. We are a small team comprising of a Head of Human Resources, this post and an HR Adviser. We work closely with the Care Inspectorate and have a shared services arrangement for Recruitment and Payroll services. 

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you will be responsible for managing and delivering on a broad range of HR work across the SSSC. You will partner with managers and staff to help and develop the SSSC as a great place to work. 

You will provide visible leadership, management and vision and build strong, sustainable relationships with senior managers and employees. This role will also be required to deputise for the Head of Human Resources as and when required. 

Who we are 

We are the independent regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on these services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce. 

We protect the public by registering this workforce, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action. 

What you need to succeed 

You will have significant experience in managing HR operational work including retention, training design and delivery, handling complex employee relations and management of change. You will also have demonstratable experience of developing, implementing and managing customer focused improvements, managing multiple projects and developing policies and procedures. You will be comfortable partnering with senior management and guiding them through complex projects. 

You will be educated to SCQF Level 10 (eg a degree in a relevant subject) or have equivalent experience and be a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and can influence others. You will have the ability to foster good working relations both internally and externally and will work closely with our trade union partner (Unison).  

Why work for us 

We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service). 

You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website. 

Our office is in Dundee and we have an agile working policy. We encourage remote working and support a less office-based format. We are happy to discuss individual arrangements and consider agile working, depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc). 

We do meet in the office regularly (at least once a month) or when appropriate for the task at hand. 

How to apply 

You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification. 

Find more information about us here on our website and on facebook.com/thesssc, Twitter @SSSCNews, Instagram @SSSCNews and LinkedIn @Scottish Social Services Council.

To apply, please complete the online application form by 9.00am on Monday 29 April 2024. We expect to hold interviews no sooner than Monday 13 May.