Your new company

Hays is delighted to partner with a leading public sector organisation as they seek to appoint a highly credible and people centred Lead HR Business Partner on an interim basis. This is a pivotal leadership role, supporting Directorates across a complex environment and shaping the standard of excellence for HR Business Partnering.

Your new role

• Providing HR judgement grounded in empathy, fairness and strong listening skills.
• Advising confidently within policies, ensuring decisions are safe, defensible and aligned with best practice across ER, attendance, capability and redeployment.
• Acting as a proactive strategic partner to Directorate leadership, identifying risks and opportunities early and delivering value added solutions at pace.
• Leading, coaching and developing HRBPs, setting clear standards and driving a culture of high performance and compassionate professionalism.
• Handling complex and high profile casework with confidence, clarity and measured judgement.
• Building strong, credible relationships with managers, senior stakeholders and HR colleagues, ensuring difficult messages land constructively and trust is maintained.
• Taking ownership and driving actions through to outcomes—avoiding delays, blockages or process drift.

What you'll need to succeed

• Deep emotional intelligence and strong people instincts
• Excellent policy knowledge and governance competence
• A collaborative, credible and warm communication style
• Proven experience leading HR teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset with a passion for delivering results

What you'll get in return

This is an outstanding opportunity to shape HR partnering within a reputable organisation, lead a talented team, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for staff and leadership across Scotland. You will receive a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a supportive, values-driven environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.