SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Reading.

Salary: £44,100 - £66,100 + Performance-Related Bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and creative professional to join our HR team supporting our SSE Energy Solutions business. Operating as a trusted partner and advisor in all aspects of HR, you'll work collaboratively with the business and drive performance through people solutions by demonstrating a truly consultative approach to your work.

In this role you will:

• Work in partnership with assigned business leaders to understand their strategies and priorities, helping them to assess the impacts of decisions on their people and align their people strategy and business goals to overall objectives.

• Guide managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle including resourcing and reward, organisational design, change management and learning and talent.

• Participate in and/or manage key people-related initiatives, collaborating effectively across the wider HR team to deliver our business and people plans.

• Using data, metrics and evidence to inform and drive decision making and change within SSE Energy Solutions.

• Implementing talent strategies, including personal and team development plans, performance management processes, and succession planning.

What do I need?

With your experience in an HR business partnering role, you'll be adept at building solid relationships with key business influencers and will be comfortable operating at a senior level.

We'd also love you to have:

• Commercial awareness with the ability and experience to understand, evaluate and articulate the key business drivers which affect business performance, finding solutions to meet these requirements.

• Proven track record in driving key HR initiatives and solutions within a large, complex and commercially focused organisation, working in true partnership with internal customers.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence at a senior level.

• Ability to work at pace, work independently with a creative and proactive approach to problem solving and deliver results across multiple priorities.

• Structured, organised, and proactive with a focus on continuous improvement and commitment to the promotion of inclusion, diversity and equality.

About our Business

SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.

About our Business

SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] / 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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