Job Description

Our client is experiencing a period of significant growth and is now looking for a HR Advisor to join their well established team. In the interim this is a temporary position.

In this role, you will provide a high-quality, customer-focused HR service that aligns with policies, best practices, and employment legislation while supporting managers and employees to achieve their best. You will also play a key part in delivering our clients People Programme and helping them meet their corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations and recruitment queries.
• Facilitate the recruitment process, providing advice on advertising and recruitment best practices.
• Partner with employees and managers to offer guidance on all employment matters.
• Advise managers on policies, ensuring they are informed of risks before making decisions.
• Stay up to date with organisational developments and contribute to the delivery of the People Programme.
• Gather, collate, and analyse data from People systems to provide accurate information.
• Provide support and coaching to colleagues, acting as a positive role model.
• Actively participate in team meetings, development sessions, and self-development initiatives.
• Collaborate with other Advisers and the People & OD Team to provide support across the orrganisation.
• Work closely with recognised Trade Unions to foster an effective employee relations culture.
• Identify opportunities where People & OD can add value to other teams.

Skills and Experience Required:

• CIPD accreditation or a willingness to obtain a professional HR qualification.
• HR generalist experience, including employee relations.
• Coaching skills or a willingness to develop them.
• Knowledge of employment, payroll, and equality legislation, including HR best practices.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills to manage a diverse and busy workload.
• Excellent communication skills, including influencing, listening, and clear written and verbal presentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and provide customer-oriented service.
• Familiarity with HR/Payroll systems like Oracle and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including online communication tools.
• Experience or understanding of working in partnership with Trade Unions.
• Awareness and understanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.

If the above sounds of interest and you would like to find out more please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland. This position can be open to any location in Scotland.