HR & Workforce Development Manager
Permanent
Scotland wide – office base TBC/hybrid flexibility
Salary £35,175 – £41,383 per annum
35 hours per week
Who Cares? Scotland is the national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.
At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and practice, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic HR & Workforce Development Manager to lead our HR & Workforce Development department. The HR & Workforce Development Manager at Who Cares? Scotland is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR services, supporting managers and staff, working towards achieving our mission and objectives, using positive, developmental, and strength-based approaches. Key duties include managing recruitment, coaching, and supporting managers on all employee relation matters, policy review and development, employee wellbeing, health and safety, and ensuring consistency across our geographically dispersed teams. Our HR team consists of the HR & Workforce Development Manager and an HR & Workforce Development Officer, all supported by reputable external HR and employment law advisors.
Candidates must have demonstrable knowledge of current employment law, HR functions including payroll and workforce planning, along with proven ability to manage complex employee relations casework and influence senior colleagues. Experience in managing change projects and budgets, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office are also required.
Their attributes will include a commitment to the mission and values of Who Cares? Scotland, experience in a flexible, employee-empowering environment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive working relationships.
While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Fiona Donaldson, our Finance Director on: fdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.
Who Cares? Scotland is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th August 2024.
Interviews will be held in person at our Glasgow Office on Wednesday 28th August 2024.