HR Adviser

Anderson Knight; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Adviser in Edinburgh. This role involves acting as a trusted adviser for managers, resolving employee relations issues, and supporting organisational changes. The ideal candidate should have strong ER case management experience and knowledge of UK employment law. Benefits include hybrid working and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Holiday

Professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Adviser or People Adviser role, with extensive employee relations case management expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the credibility to gain buy-in at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted adviser for managers on HR matters, focusing on complex employee relations cases.
• Guiding and coaching managers to resolve issues in line with employment law.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, from restructures to culture-building projects.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Interpersonal skills

Solutions-focused approach

Knowledge of UK employment law

Job description

Anderson Knight Recruitment is currently seekingan HR Adviser who is confident, solutions-focused, and skilled at building trusted relationships with managers and teams. This role is all about using your strong employee relations expertise to make a genuine impact – supporting leaders to navigate challenges, drive positive change, and foster a high-performing, supportive workplace.

You’ll be part of a collaborative People team that values fresh thinking, initiative, and partnership. Our client is seeking someone who enjoys working closely with managers, spotting opportunities for improvement, and delivering pragmatic solutions that make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as a trusted adviser for managers on a wide range of HR matters, with particular focus on complex employee relations cases.
• Guiding and coaching managers to resolve issues promptly, fairly, and in line with employment law.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, from restructures through to engagement and culture-building projects.
• Proactively identifying people-related risks and opportunities, and recommending effective, practical solutions.
• Building strong, positive relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Providing on-site support when required to ensure hands-on, tailored guidance.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in an HR Adviser or People Adviser role, with extensive employee relations case management expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A solutions-focused approach – with an emphasis on achieving outcomes, not just following process.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the credibility to gain buy-in at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to provide in-person support where needed.

Why join?

• Hybrid working that balances home with office/site presence.
• A varied, impactful role with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• Supportive colleagues in a culture where ideas are valued and acted upon.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus, pension, holiday, and professional development.

If you’re a motivated HR professional with strong ER expertise and a passion for problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.