Human Resources Business Partner in Stirling

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Stirling, is currently looking to recruit an HR Business Partner until the 30th of June 2027 on a salary of £50,914. This role will have regular presence in the office based in Stirling and occasional travel to other offices as necessary, with access to Agile working policy. You will support the delivery of the organisation’s strategic, people-focused requirements - both across the organisation and within their aligned Localities and Head Office functions - translating these needs into effective, people-centred solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of HR and HR Managers in delivering the organisation’s People Strategy and annual workforce plan.
• Build proactive, effective relationships with aligned business areas, collaborating with HR colleagues to deliver solutions aligned to organisational needs.
• Provide managers with robust, consistent advice on all aspects of employment and people management, to build capability and confidence, and to ensure fair and equitable application of policies and procedures.
• Work in partnership with Locality and Head Office teams to drive organisational change, strengthen staff engagement and maintain inclusive, partnership working with the trade union.
• Actively advise and participate in regular management and partnership meetings, supporting workforce planning and People Strategy implementation to ensure organisational capacity, resilience and readiness to meet future business needs.
• Lead establishment governance and ensure adherence to vacancy management processes and protocol.

Essential Skills:

• Chartered Membership (MCIPD) of the CIPD, at CIPD Level 7 qualification.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant professional HR experience across workforce planning, wellbeing, employee relations, talent attraction, reward, policy development and management development.
• Proven experience working in partnership with a trade union or staff association.
• Extensive experience partnering managers to provide expert employee relations support, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management procedures.
• Experience of supporting the development of a culture where employee capability, wellbeing and development are embedded as core priorities.
• Experience of policy research, development and implementation.
• Experience of job design and job evaluation.
• Proven experience using HR systems, Microsoft 365 and digital platforms for data analysis, communication and service delivery.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong understanding of inclusion principles and behaviour frameworks, with the ability to support the effective embedding of these values across the organisation.
• Understanding of reward and benefit offerings which support attraction, inclusion and retention.
• Skilled in building effective relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues and trade union representatives, contributing positively to a cohesive culture across the organisation.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to manage challenging or sensitive matters using sound judgement, discretion, and a people-centred approach.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, ideally supported by experience in mediation.
• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Methodical, adaptable and able to prioritise a diverse workload, whilst delivering support aligned to our shared purpose.
• Dedicated to providing a high-quality HR service, working with autonomy and flexibility.
• Resilient, calm and professional in sensitive or difficult circumstances; supporting colleagues with discretion, integrity, empathy and respect, and acting consistently in line with values.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.