Lead HR Business Partner - Band 7 (Temporary Assignment)

Location: Flexible (Scotland)
Contract: 8‑week assignment
Hours: Full time (37 hrs until 31 March 2026, then 36 hrs per week)
IR35: Inside IR35 (AfC)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay Rate

Until 31 March 2026:

£26.40 / £27.41 / £30.71 per hour (Band 7 placement points)
Equivalent to £50,935 / £52,880 / £59,244 per annumFrom April 2026:

£28.15 / £29.23 / £32.74 per hour
Equivalent to £52,845 / £54,863 / £61,466 per annumThe Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Lead HR Business Partner (Band 7) to join a major national health organisation on an 8‑week interim basis.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact role, ideal for a seasoned HR professional who combines strong judgement, emotional intelligence, and the ability to influence at senior levels. You'll be stepping into an established team and providing immediate leadership, stability, and professional credibility.

You will partner directly with Directorate‑level leaders, lead a team of HR Business Partners, and advise on complex casework, change, workforce issues and policy application.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality HR business partnering across a complex, fast‑moving environment.
Lead and coach HRBPs, setting clear standards and supporting their development.
Manage and advise on highly complex ER casework and senior escalations.
Apply Once for Scotland policies confidently and consistently.
Analyse workforce data, identify risk and patterns, and recommend solutions.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, managers, and trade union partners.
Support organisational change, redesign and capability processes.
Drive outcomes, remove delays, and ensure pragmatic, people‑centred HR decisions.Experience Required

Significant HR generalist experience at Band 7 level or equivalent.
Strong ER expertise, including complex and sensitive cases.
Prior experience leading or coaching HRBPs/HR Advisors.
Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
Ability to interpret, explain and apply NHS / public‑sector policy frameworks.
Comfortable with pace, ambiguity, and senior‑level challenge.

If you have the necessary experience and are interested in the position, please apply now or contact Robbie Telfer @ Reed Edinburgh Office