About us The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature. How you you’ll contribute to our mission You’ll lead the human resources function across the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), ensuring the charity has the capability, culture and capacity to deliver its mission and long-term strategy. Deliver a proactive, high-quality and values-led HR service that supports organisational performance, employee engagement and positive employee relations, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Some of the things you’ll do: Design and deliver the people strategy aligned with RZSS’ mission, values and strategy Lead departmental planning, budgeting, workforce planning and KPI reporting Provide expert advice on employee relations to safeguard the charity and its reputation Oversee pay and grading frameworks in line with organisational objectives and affordability Ensure high-quality HR data, systems and management information to support decision-making and continuous improvement Support a positive, inclusive organisational culture aligned to RZSS values and behaviours Design and deliver organisational activities to improve capability, leadership and performance What we’re looking for: Degree-level education or equivalent experience Chartered Member of CIPD Employee relations problem-solving and decision-making Influencing and stakeholder management at senior level Senior HR leadership experience at head-of-function or equivalent level Leading and developing HR teams What you’ll get in return : Starting pro-rated salary of £59,691 or £61,183 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £66,531 per annum 37.5hr working week (may require some weekend working) 34 days annual leave (pro rata) Discount in both retail/catering Access to a healthcare plan Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice Employer contributory pension scheme You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK. If this role excites you and aligns with your career aspirations, click APPLY now. Interviews will take place between 4 - 6 March This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK and PVG Check. Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.