HR Policy Director

2 weeks ago


Paisley Renfrewshire, United Kingdom University of the West of Scotland Full time

University of West of Scotland Paisley
Full time: 35 hours


THE POST – REQ000175 - HR Manager (Internally known as People Manager)

As the People Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of People professionals, driving strategic initiatives and providing expert HR guidance to the University. You will be involved in developing strong relationships with stakeholders and support the management of organisational change projects. The post holder will provide specialist HR support and guidance and will manage the HR team. This role involves leading the operational delivery of escalated employee relations case management issues.


Proven leadership skills with an inclusive approach in managing a team of HR professionals
Significant skills in building strong partnerships and working collaboratively.
Proven project management and change management skills.
Ability to drive improvements via the introduction of best practices, policy development, and implementation.


The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).
You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

~24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
~ An additional days leave on your birthday
~ Defined benefit contribution pension scheme including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
~ A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
~ Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
~ Fitness facilities across our campuses
~ Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
~ Professional, career and research development opportunities.


The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no.


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