Human Resources Consultant (12 months) Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.
This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.
Join us as a Human Resources Consultant
- You'll be joining an HR team with high standards and a passion for delivering excellent outcomes for our business, colleagues and customers
- We’ll look to you to work with key stakeholders as you design and deliver projects that meet colleague needs, gaining great exposure for you and your work
- You can expect to enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture, with a big focus on personal and professional development
- This role is available for a period of 12 months
What you'll do
As a Human Resources Consultant, you’ll be providing specialist HR advice and guidance to help us achieve our strategic objectives. We’ll also look to you to consult with business and HR stakeholders to lead the successful delivery of HR products, processes and propositions to our colleagues in support of bank-wide and individual business strategies and people plans.
Your role will also involve:
- Collaborating with stakeholders, peers and project team resource to successfully deliver outcomes that improve colleague experience and customer service
- Understanding the internal and external context of HR activity to develop commercially focused and fit for purpose initiatives
- Utilising key metrics and people insights to identify trends and make proactive data driven recommendations to successfully lead on delivering aspects of strategy and people plans
- Partnering with experts and senior stakeholders to support the decision making on the redesign of HR products, processes and propositions
- Sharing insights and best practice across the HR team to encourage innovation and collaboration
The skills you'll need
It’s crucial that you have consultancy skills and significant experience in using project management tools and methodologies. You’ll also need knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and employment legislation applicable to the jurisdictions projects operate within.
We’ll also look for you to have:
- A familiarity with Agile ways of working
- A proven ability to interpret data and identify trends and insights
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on the customer
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- The ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.
