Assistant HR Business Partner

Able Bridge Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Temporary HR Administrator / Assistant HR Business Partner to support day-to-day HR operations and contribute to broader people initiatives. Ideal candidates will have HR administration experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach. You will also manage employee queries, assist with recruitment, and maintain HR records. This role offers competitive pay and hybrid working options depending on business needs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Hybrid working options

Supportive HR team

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or assistant HRBP role.
• Ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to support and work independently.
• Experience in a multi-site healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR inbox and respond to employee queries.
• Support employee relations processes, including documentation.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Prepare HR letters, contracts, and reports.
• Support HRBPs with project work and policy updates.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Employee relations

Proactive support

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional who can balance hands‑on administration with confident people support? A respected healthcare organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Temporary HR Administrator / Assistant HR Business Partner to join their team during a period of increased activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is motivated by work that genuinely makes a difference.

The Role

Working closely with the HR Business Partnering team, you will support both day‑to‑day HR operations and contribute to wider people initiatives. Your role will be split between administrative responsibilities and providing first‑line HR advice to managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the HR inbox and responding to employee queries
• Supporting employee relations processes, including note‑taking and preparing documentation
• Assisting with recruitment activity: advertising roles, screening applications, scheduling interviewsCoordinating onboarding and induction for new starters
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems
• Preparing HR letters, contracts, and reports
• Supporting HRBPs with project work, policy updates, and workforce planning
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes and employment legislation

About You

• Previous experience in HR administration or an assistant HRBP role
• Confident handling sensitive information and employee relations matters
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, supportive approach with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable working in a busy, multi‑site healthcare environment
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

• A meaningful role supporting a healthcare organisation with real community impact
• Competitive hourly rate and weekly pay
• Hybrid working options may be available depending on business needs
• A supportive HR team and exposure to a broad range of HR activities

Please feel free to reach out to Joe Savidge at Able Bridge Recruitment if you are interested in hearing more about this role or others