People Advisor

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Scotland is seeking a People Advisor to support the People and Culture function. This role involves leading recruitment, implementing HR systems, and providing advice on HR matters. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to foster a diverse workforce and enhance employee wellbeing. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape HR strategies and processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management and recruitment processes.
• Ability to implement and manage HR Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR/People queries.
• Lead the project to automate HR processes.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.

Skills

HR Management

Recruitment

Data Management

Coaching

Compliance

Tools

HR Information System

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

The People Advisor is a new role, responsible for supporting the full remit of the People and Culture function.

You will be the first point of contact for advice related to people for our team and managers, offering pragmatic advice and practical support. You will lead the recruitment of new staff and collaborate with managers to develop innovative strategies for attracting top talent and enhancing workforce diversity.

As we return to our building after a major redevelopment and expand our staff team, we will implement new HR Information Systems to automate many processes. You will lead this project with support from colleagues and ensure all administrative tasks and data collection/compliance related to the people function are managed effectively.

You will have the opportunity to work with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to set and implement People and Culture strategies, including EDI, collaborative working, wellbeing, and professional development, fostering your growth in a people advisory role.

Responsibilities:

1. Be the first point of contact for HR/People queries.
2. Oversee all HR/People administrative processes, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, working closely with the Theatre Administrator.
3. Lead the project to automate HR processes through implementing a new HR Information System, managing data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Notice.
4. Implement the HR Information System across the organization, train staff and managers, and support system users.
5. Utilize the HR Information System to generate reports and work with managers and payroll.
6. Manage end-to-end recruitment processes using an applicant tracking system, supporting managers with shortlisting, interviews, and background checks.
7. Coordinate new starter onboarding, including paperwork, welcome packs, and inductions, and conduct exit interviews.
8. Support managers with pragmatic advice, practical support, and coaching on performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and redundancy.
9. Manage internal HR and Recruitment mailboxes, responding to and actioning tasks.

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 FTE (£19,800-£21,000 for 0.6 FTE)

Contract: 0.6 FTE

The deadline is Tuesday 03 June 2025 at 12:00.