HR Business Partner

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.

Who we are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

As HR Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in aligning our people strategies with organisational goals. Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll work across the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, development, and retention. This is a dynamic position that combines strategic leadership with practical HR delivery in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This is a new role and we’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Business Partner to join our small, dedicated HR and Learning & Development team. You’ll work closely with the Head of HR, another HR Business Partner and L&D Business Partner to support the ongoing improvement of our organisation.

Our core values have now been finalised and you'll play a key role in shaping the behaviours that will support them. Our new values are:

1. Victims are at the heart of everything we do
2. We care
3. We work with intent
4. We are ambitious
5. We persevere

As well as this you will be:

• Partnering with managers to drive HR strategy and best practice
• Leading inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes
• Coaching managers through complex employee relations matters
• Driving wellbeing, engagement and talent development initiatives
• Supporting policy development and payroll
• Using people data to influence positive change across the organisation

Primary location: Glasgow (hybrid working available)

Salary: £31,890 - £42,109 per annum. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review in line with VSS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

What you’ll need to be successful

Are you passionate about people, employee engagement, and improving organisational culture? If yes, we want to hear from you.

You will have a background in HR strategy, employee relations, and organisational development as well as a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change. Excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills are a must along with a passion for inclusive practice. Experience with HR systems (e.g. BambooHR), data reporting and learning and development is a bonus!

Further details of this role are available in the job description - HR Business Partner

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and two satisfactory references.

To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.

What we offer

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer a generous annual leave package of 39 days, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, please advise if you require any adjustments in the application process by contacting Jobs@victimsupportsco.org.uk.

To apply, please submit a current CV with a covering letter, detailing why you are suitable and how you meet the relevant criteria.

Closing date – Wednesday 11 June 2025

It is anticipated interviews will take place on Thursday 19 June 2025