F&C 2084 -G3 Personnel Officer

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is hiring Personnel Officers to join their HR team. The roles focus on absence management and HR operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in HR. A CIPD qualification is desirable, with full training provided. The position offers a supportive work environment with a range of employee benefits including extensive leave and flexible policies.

Benefits

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple systems and analyse data.
• Experience supporting managers and employees.
• Understanding of absence management and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in implementing attendance policies.
• Provide expert support on employee relations matters.
• Lead investigations and attend hearings.

Skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in HR environment

Knowledge of absence management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

Hours:35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Please note: This post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

South Lanarkshire Council is offering exciting opportunities for Personnel Officers to join our HR team, with roles available in both absence management and HR operations.

About the Roles

You will join a dynamic and supportive team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality HR service across the council. Depending on your experience and interest, you may be placed in one of the following areas:

Absence Management

You will support managers in implementing our holistic Maximising Attendance Policy, offering professional guidance and contributing to improvements in attendance practices. You will liaise with employees, managers, HR business partners, occupational health, employee support, and trade unions to ensure a consistent and supportive approach to absence.

HR Operations

You will provide expert support on a wide range of employee relations matters, including discipline, grievance, recruitment, and terms and conditions. You will lead investigations, represent Personnel Services at hearings and meetings, and work collaboratively with colleagues across HR, L&D, and Health & Safety.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking highly organised and motivated individuals who can make an immediate and positive impact. You should have:

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple systems and analyse data
• Experience supporting managers and employees in a fast-paced HR environment
• Knowledge of absence management and employee relations processes
• A CIPD qualification is desirable, but equivalent experience in operational personnel delivery will also be considered. Full training and support will be provided.

Application Guidance

When completing your application, please ensure you consider the following:

• Study the job profile and explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you a suitable candidate
• Outline your experience in analysing data and reporting findings

Describe your understanding of absence management and provide relevant examples

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after theselection eventprocess will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, toensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)