HR Adviser - (Fixed Term - 12 Months - Maternity Cover)

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transit authority in Scotland seeks an HR Adviser on a fixed-term contract to manage HR generalist tasks including employee relations and policy development. The ideal candidate will have CIPD membership and experience in a flexible HR service within a collaborative team environment. This role supports a diverse workplace dedicated to equal opportunity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Travel Pass Scheme

Discounted Season Rail/Bus Tickets

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist providing a flexible service.
• Ability to influence and support Managers.
• Experience administering psychometric tests desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with employee relations matters including absence management.
• Engage proactively with Managers and supervisory staff.
• Involve in HR initiatives including policy development.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD membership or working towards qualification

Tools

e-HR systems

MHR ITrent

UKG Rostering & Scheduling

Job description

HR Adviser - (Fixed Term - 12 Months - Maternity Cover)

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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, manages large transport infrastructure projects and is responsible for delivery of a long-term multi-modal transport strategy for the West of Scotland.

About The Role

Within the Finance & Corporate Services function, focused on providing a value-added support service across all departments, we have a great opportunity for an HR Adviser to join our HR Team for a fixed period of 12 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave.

The HR Adviser will provide a value-added service through engaging proactively with Managers and Supervisory staff. Working collaboratively with Managers across the organisation you will develop a detailed understanding of the challenges faced by their teams/departments. This is an HR generalist role where you will take a lead role in supporting managers with employee relations matters including, but not limited to, absence management, discipline and grievance matters. You will be involved in other specific HR initiatives/areas of work eg policy development. You will work collaboratively with other HR staff in order to provide consistent HR support to client departments and wider corporate initiatives, including recruitment, policy implementation, employment law.

About You

You will be a member of the CIPD or working towards qualification. You will have experience of working as an HR generalist and providing a flexible and responsive HR service as part of an HR team across the organisation. You will have the ability to influence and support Managers to develop HR solutions. You will have experience of working with e-HR systems and modern technology - knowledge of MHR ITrent and UKG Rostering & Scheduling systems would be an advantage. Experience of administering psychometric tests, interpreting and giving feedback is desirable. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. You must also have the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring excellent attention to detail and high quality of work. You will be proactive and able to work on your own initiative, customer-focussed, flexible and a problem solver. You will also be required to manage conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday. However, part-time hours will also be considered. The nature of this role may require you to work outwith normal office hours on occasion to support the operational requirements.

You will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Travel to other SPT locations will be required. SPT is currently operating a hybrid working scheme which allows 40% home working.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

Please note, this position falls into the low-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to for-cause testing procedures.

What We Can Offer You

• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression.
• 33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance Cover.
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus one for a member of your household.
• Discounted Season Rail/Bus Tickets - maximum of £645 towards the cost of an annual rail or bus ticket.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union.
  
  

How to Apply?

To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is Sunday 6 July 2025 at 23:59hrs.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Human Resources

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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