Head of Human Resources

About the role

Lead the workforce that delivers for Fife. One of Scotland's largest local authorities, Fife Council employs approximately 18,000 people whose commitment and talent supports high-quality services to our communities. Based in Fife with hybrid working arrangements. Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance & Corporate Services, you will act as the Council's principal professional adviser on workforce and employment matters. You will work closely with Elected Members, the Chief Executive, the Council Leadership Team, senior managers and recognised Trade Unions, bringing expert HR insight to influence corporate decision‑making and lead the people agenda across the organisation. You will lead a multidisciplinary HR service of approximately 124 employees and manage an annual budget of around £8 million, providing strategic leadership across workforce planning, employee relations, health and safety, workforce transformation, digital HR and people analytics.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the workforce strategy.
• Lead organisational transformation.
• Ensure the workforce, leadership capability and culture enable meeting future challenges and opportunities.
• Act as principal professional adviser on workforce and employment matters.
• Work with Elected Members, Chief Executive, Council Leadership Team, senior managers and Trade Unions.
• Provide strategic leadership across workforce planning, employee relations, health and safety, workforce transformation, digital HR and people analytics.
• Lead a multidisciplinary HR service of ~124 employees.
• Manage an annual budget of around £8 million.

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience within a large, complex and publicly accountable organisation.
• Strong track record of leading workforce strategy, organisational development and transformational change.
• Experience of advising senior executives, elected representatives or equivalent governing bodies.
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence decision‑making and provide strategic challenge at the highest levels.
• Experience of leading employee relations, partnership working and organisational change in complex environments.
• Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation skills, underpinned by sound judgement and professional credibility.
• Visible and authentic leader passionate about developing people, creating high‑performing cultures and delivering positive outcomes for employees, services and communities.

Pay

£124,817 per annum.