HR Lead Officer

Job description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 18 August 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025

Contract Type: Temporary for up to two years

Salary: FC9 £45,990.00 - £55,263.09 pro-rata (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

Are you passionate about leading people through change? We’re looking for a forward-thinking HR professional to join our People Solutions Team on a temporary basis (up to two years), with a dedicated focus on supporting strategic change initiatives across Fife Council.

As an HR Lead Officer, you will:
• Lead and deliver strategic change projects that align with the Council’s transformation agenda.
• Provide expert HR advice and support to senior leaders and services undergoing change.
• Develop and implement innovative HR solutions that enable organisational agility and resilience.
• Collaborate across services to embed a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Support complex casework and workforce planning aligned to change priorities.

About the HR Service

The HR Service supports all aspects of employment across the Council and is structured into four functional teams: HR People Solutions, HR Policy and Reward, HR Strategy, Organisational Development and Wellbeing, and Health, Safety and HR Systems. You’ll report to the HR Service Manager and work closely with HR Business Partners and other colleagues to deliver strategic priorities.

The Person

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR in local government and contribute to meaningful change across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone with:
• Demonstrable experience in managing organisational change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law, and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A degree-level qualification and full CIPD membership (Chartered MCIPD).

In completing your application, please give full details of your relevant work history, qualifications and current CIPD membership status. Please tell us about your interest in this position and the skills, abilities and experience you would bring to the role and the HR team.

Further Information
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For further information please contact: Kirsty McElroy - kirsty.mcelroy@fife.gov.uk Read more