Executive Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development

About the role

Rossie Young People's Trust works with some of Scotland's most vulnerable children and young people, providing secure care, residential care, education and support. It is seeking an experienced HR and organisational development leader to join its Executive Management Team and help shape the organisation's future. The role leads people strategy, organisational development, workforce planning, learning and development, employee relations and corporate support, working closely with the CEO, Executive Management Team and Board of Governors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Management Support and Organisational Development functions, including HR management, organisational development, management information systems, data management and archiving, administration and reception.
• Advise the CEO on resource management, employment law, disciplinary, dismissal and grievance procedures, and on developing HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements, and ensure data protection compliance and timely returns to bodies such as the Care Inspectorate, Education Scotland and the Scottish Government.
• Lead the development and review of employment particulars, job descriptions, person specifications, contracts and employee handbooks.
• Oversight of the Learning and Development Manager, recruitment campaigns, attendance management and management information reporting.
• Organise staffing rosters and duties within limited budgets, and develop strategies to maximise resources.
• Implement the Health and Safety policy, customer service policy and induction for new staff.

Required profile

• Significant senior HR experience and a strategic, values-driven approach.
• CIPD membership (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Passion for developing people and organisations.

What we offer

• Salary of £86,765 - £95,059 (SCP 65 - 69) for 37 hours per week.
• Competitive benefits package and a supportive leadership team.
• Hybrid working considered for the successful candidate.