Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join us on a full time, permanent basis. You will be part of a dedicated HR team which supports our colleagues, working across sport and physical activity, libraries, museums, arts, music, world-class events and our corporate teams. The reach of our HR team makes a real and positive impact on the lives of the people of Glasgow and creates unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
As Senior HR Business Partner you'll play a critical role in delivering Glasgow Life's people strategy by supporting and influencing managers through your team to embed great people practice and solutions. You'll continually drive improvements by leading on key HR and business-related projects and will play a lead role in delivering and supporting change. By developing a detailed understanding of Glasgow Life, you'll support the Head of HR to provide strategic HR leadership across the charity. You will play a key role in driving a high-performance culture.
As Senior HR Business Partner, you'll be an integral part of our team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll be a leader and a customer-focused HR professional with experience in a similar role within a diverse, complex, multi-disciplinary organisation providing expert advice and guidance. Your communication skills will be second to none, allowing you to build effective relationships with managers, trade unions and colleagues, gaining credibility, respect and confidence. You'll be resilient and used to dealing with a busy workload in a pressurised environment and will have well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills. You'll be someone who relishes challenge and enjoys developing effective solutions with your team whilst utilising your detailed knowledge and understanding of great HR practice.
You can read the full person specification for this role under the Job Attachments section.
Our HR team love working in an environment where we have a genuine opportunity to influence senior managers and shape the future direction of service delivery. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. We believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city's visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow's international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.
You will be based in our offices in Commonwealth House, in the Merchant City, which has great links to public transport and parking nearby.
We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 2nd March and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 10th March.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
* 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store.
* Option to buy extra annual leave.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* And much more!
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. Learn more.
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