HR Business Partner - B2 in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Full-Time No working from home possible

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Description

Job description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Ready to make a real impact? Join us as an HR Business Partner and play a key role in shaping our people strategy, driving performance, and creating an exceptional employee experience.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) was established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 as a non-ministerial office, part of the Scottish Administration, alongside, but separate from, the Scottish Government. Our primary concern is consumer protection – making sure that food is safe to eat; ensuring consumers know what they are eating and improving nutrition.

The post holder will proactively partner, advise and support senior leaders, managers and staff across Food Standards Scotland (FSS) in relation to all stages of the employee lifecycle through influencing and coaching towards effective people and/or business solutions and through undertaking range of project work.

Our HR team is based within our Corporate Services division which supports FSS in the delivery of its strategy, statutory obligations and corporate priorities. The team consist of 5 people – the HR Manager who leads the team, two HR business partners, a HR Co-ordinator and a Learning and Development business partner.

Responsibilities

Helping management teams to apply Scottish Government (SG) HR policies and procedures to ensure current legislation and best practice are complied with.
Handle range of case work including attendance management, discipline, grievance, performance.
Provide advice and support on the recruitment process and ensure local governance processes are followed.
Undertake a range of project work and activities to support the delivery of FSS People Strategy and Workforce Plan.
Ensuring systems and process are effective and identify opportunities to continuously improve service delivery.
Utilise range of data to analyse and produce accurate reports and HR Metrics, identifying trends and risks to support business decisions.
Matrix line manage the HR Co-ordinator to build capability and ensure delivery of quality services and customer support, e.g., casework, recruitment, project work.
Represent HR by attending a range of working groups and/or programme boards, collaborating with range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Associate level membership of the CIPD or equivalent.
Proof of qualifications will be checked at the assessment stage.

Qualifications

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager.

Informal discussion dates tbc.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Dawn.Davies@fss.scot

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.