Description Annual Leave: 33 days, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided. Grade 10, competitive dependant on experience and qualifications - please see our rewards calculator for more information. Purpose of Role: Reporting to the Global Director of Human Resources this key appointment will support the HR Leadership Team (HRLT) to drive the delivery of the People Enabler Strategy and HR Plan for the University. Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities: Working closely with the Global HR Director and HRLT to drive forward the development and delivery of the People Enabling Strategy and HR Plan on behalf of the function and University. As a key part of the HR Leadership Team (HRLT) identify opportunities and understand functional strategies that support the People Enabling Strategy and as a result the University Strategy 2025. Support the Global Director of HR with the organisational design and day to day operation of the HR function as the HR Lead for Human Resources. Support the development and delivery of the HR Transformation agenda against the University’s immediate business plan and Strategy 2035. Lead on the continual review and development of existing and new HR Policies and Procedures to ensure we are compliant with statutory obligations and support our aspirations of being an employer of choice. Identify, interpret and translate University Strategies into operational planning and outcomes, keeping in mind the broader organisational system and the external environment. Deputise for Global Director of HR where required. Build productive, visible and effective professional relationships across the University and with external stakeholders. Lead on change with the HR function, developing the capability and capacity within the team to support effectively on change management, influencing and managing stakeholder expectations. Represent the Directorate and University on internal and external committees as appropriate. Contribute actively to governance and risk management within the Directorate. Provide clear leadership and management of the HR annual plan to drive a coherent operating structure, collaboration and capacity management to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality service, developing high professional standards and excellent customer service. Ensure effective and efficient delivery of all HR services within agreed service levels, providing regular opportunities to review service levels, metrics and feedback, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement of service. Ensure timely, accurate and informative provision of statutory and other reports and metrics and contribute through insight to the agenda setting and production of committee meetings i.e. Staff Committee. Essential Criteria Experience of leading, growing and developing a team. Experience of leading and managing change within the HR function and client organisation. Project Management skills and experience of using project management methodology to lead programmes within HR and working closely with the client. Demonstrable experience of managing resources, workloads and changing priorities for self and others. Ability to operate in a complex environment, preferably with experience of a global organisation. Demonstrable ability to work within a fast-changing environment. Proven experience of dealing with and leading in uncertainty and ambiguity. Good track record of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external customers, peers, stakeholders and others. Ability and willingness to learn new digital skills and capabilities appropriate to your role and how it evolves. Desirable Chartered Member of CIPD Experience as an HR Shared Services Manager ideally in a global or complex organisation. Experience in setting up a Shared Services function or demonstratable experience of transforming an existing Shared Services function. Experience of operating in a complex global environment About our School/Directorate and Team: Covering all University Campuses internationally, the HR Directorate provides a range of strategic and operational HR Support and Guidance to the leaders, managers and employees of the University. The services cover the full employee cycle from the point of attracting staff as potential employees, through their recruitment and induction, career development and reward and recognition. There are HR colleagues based in Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia organised around six Divisions, HR Operations, Payroll, Recruitment, Professional and Organisational Development, Reward & Wellbeing and Employee Relations & Policy. How to Apply Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV Applications can be submitted until midnight on Sunday 27 th October 2024 At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community. Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/. We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. About Heriot-Watt Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry. Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.