Employment Law & HR Officer (12 months)

NatWest Group; Gogar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Scotland is seeking an Employment Law & HR Officer to deliver essential HR and employment law support. You will provide guidance to clients, ensuring compliant practices, with opportunities for career progression through training. Strong research and communication skills are necessary, and prior experience in similar roles is advantageous. This is a 12-month position offering expansive learning potential.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in research and communication.
• Experience in providing employment law and HR advice.
• Knowledge of ACAS code of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law and HR advice and guidance.
• Deliver compliant employment contracts and policies.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in employment law or HR

Job description

Join us as an Employment Law & HR Officer

• This is an opportunity to build on your existing experience of employment law or HR, in a supportive and collaborative environment
• You’ll be delivering employment law and HR support to our clients
• This could be a major stepping stone for your future career, as we’ll support your progression with training and qualifications
• The advice will be delivered by telephone on our employment law and HR support telephone advice line.
• We're offering this role for a period of 12 months

What you’ll do

We’ll be looking to you to provide employment law and HR advice and guidance. You’ll identify opportunities to meet the needs of your client through bespoke services, and you’ll generate referrals for additional consultancy and training services, generating income through cross sales.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering legally compliant and practical employment contracts and policies and health and safety systems

The skills you’ll need

We’re looking for someone with strong research skills and experience in a HR and employment law role. Additionally, you’ll have the ability to deliver and advise on statutory processes and procedures, so good communication skills will be key.

If you already have a qualification in employment law, HR qualification, this would be an advantage, although this is not essential, as we’ll support you to obtain this while in your role.

You’ll also need:

• Experience of providing basic employment law and HR advice and a background of supporting disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Up-to-date knowledge of the ACAS code of practice on disciplinary and grievance
• The ability to deal with clients from multiple channels and sectors
• High standards of attention to detail and client service