HR Transformation and Projects Lead

Robert Gordon’s College is seeking an HR Transformation and Projects Lead to develop and execute key HR initiatives that drive organisational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement and people strategy, and foster a positive workplace culture. In this role, you will work closely with the HR Operations Lead and the College's senior leadership to optimise HR systems, policies, and processes – ensuring their seamless execution and alignment with the College’s needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading HR Projects : design and deliver HR initiatives that improve HR efficiency, simplify processes, and enhance the employee value proposition, including implementation of the new HRIS to streamline operations;
• Employee Engagement and Wellbeing : develop and execute engagement strategies, analyse employee feedback and lead initiatives to support wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion;
• Leadership and Performance Development : implement a performance management framework, create leadership development programmes, and oversee training and professional development;
• Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition : work closely with the finance team to align workforce planning with business strategy, develop and implement recruitment strategies, and establish succession planning frameworks;
• Reward and Recognition : review and optimise compensation and benefits programmes, using market data and HR analytics to inform decision-making; and
• Policies and Employee/Industrial Relations : review and refine HR policies, support the HR Operations Lead in managing complex employee relations cases, and nurture constructive and collaborative relationships with unions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in HR project management.
• Successful track record in leading change and delivering complex HR initiatives, with the ability to manage sensitive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices in employee engagement, leadership development, rewards and benefits and ER/IR.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

• Chartered CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in education, charity, or public sector HR.

Salary and Benefits

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Membership of the Aviva Pension Scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College, we believe that diversity drives innovation and a strong community. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications. This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.