HR Manager

University of West of Scotland
Paisley
People & Wellbeing
Salary: Grade 7 £48,349 to £54,395
Full time: 35 hours
THE POST – REQ000175 - HR Manager (Internally known as People Manager)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Manager to join our growing people and wellbeing team. As the People Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of People professionals, driving strategic initiatives and providing expert HR guidance to the University. You will be involved in developing strong relationships with stakeholders and support the management of organisational change projects. The post holder will provide specialist HR support and guidance and will manage the HR team. This role involves leading the operational delivery of escalated employee relations case management issues.
The successful candidate should have the following –
Proven leadership skills with an inclusive approach in managing a team of HR professionals
Significant skills in building strong partnerships and working collaboratively.
Proven project management and change management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in working with Trade Unions
Ability to drive improvements via the introduction of best practices, policy development, and implementation.
ABOUT US
The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
An additional days leave on your birthday
Defined benefit contribution pension scheme including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
Fitness facilities across our campuses
Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Closing Date: Friday 6th September 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th September (TBC)
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520