HR Business Partner

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next HR Business Partner within our HR Operations team?

In this role, you will provide a customer focused HR advisory service, working in strategic partnership with senior management.  You will also undertake disciplinary investigations, preparing and presenting reports to senior managers. You will identify strategic HR options and solutions for the efficient and effective delivery of the Council and Service objectives.

What we are looking for.

The ideal person for this role will have excellent communication skills, including presentation, coaching and report writing skills. You will also be able to demonstrate organisational skills and an analytical and clear approach to problem solving.

As an experienced HR Business Partner you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent together with Chartered Membership of the CIPD.  You’ll have experience of dealing with competing demands in a busy HR environment, knowledge of current relevant employment legislation and experience of MS Office packages.

Ideally you will have experience working with trade unions and experience working in a public sector or political environment.

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

• Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
• Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
• Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
• Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits.

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Kathleen.docherty@falkirk.gov.uk

Find out what else Falkirk has to offer:

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