Assistant HR Manager

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. One Post: 28.8 hours per week (4 days) One Post: 21.6 hours per week (3 days) 12-Month Fixed-Term Contracts Are you an experienced HR professional looking to develop your career within a progressive and ambitious People & Culture service? NHS Grampian is seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Human Resource Managers (Band 7) to join our People & Culture Directorate on a fixed-term basis. These exciting opportunities will provide experience across a broad range of workforce and organisational challenges while supporting the delivery of high-quality HR services to managers and staff. Working closely with senior leaders, managers, staff-side representatives and colleagues across the People & Culture Directorate, you will provide expert HR advice and guidance across a diverse portfolio of employee relations and workforce matters. You will play a key role in supporting organisational change, attendance management, policy implementation, line manager training and case management activity. Key Responsibilities Provide professional HR advice and support to managers on a wide range of workforce issues. Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, capability and attendance management matters. Support organisational change programmes and service redesign initiatives. Develop effective working relationships with managers, staff representatives and key stakeholders. Contribute to workforce planning, policy development and service improvement. Analyse workforce information and provide recommendations to support decision-making. Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management. About You Educated to degree level in Human Resources, Business Management or a related discipline, or possess equivalent experience. A member of the CIPD, working towards membership, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional knowledge. Experienced in providing HR advice within a complex organisational environment. Skilled in managing employee relations casework and advising managers on employment legislation and policy. An excellent communicator with strong influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills. Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities effectively. What We Offer An opportunity to contribute to one of Scotland's largest NHS Boards. Exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational workforce issues. A supportive and collaborative People & Culture team. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate. Professional development opportunities to support your career progression. AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. #J-18808-Ljbffr