HR Adviser

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is looking for an HR Adviser to cover maternity leave for 12 months starting March 2026. This role involves providing HR advice on recruitment, employment legislation, and performance management. Candidates should have experience in HR support within a diverse environment. Salary ranges from £33,002 to £36,636 per annum, pro rata. Applications are encouraged from all individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing HR support and advice in a diverse working environment.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and line managers with staffing matters.
• Handle recruitment, immigration, and performance management.

Skills

Professional HR advice

Recruitment and selection

Employment legislation

Performance management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the HR Team at the University in the post of HR Adviser to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months starting in March 2026.

The successful candidate will join a team of HR Partners and Advisers working to support the staff of our Professional Services and Academic areas. These roles are part of the Human Resources section within the Directorate of People which is part of the University’s Professional Services.

The successful candidate will provide professional HR advice and support to members of staff and line managers in relation to all aspects of staffing matters including recruitment and selection, immigration, first level disciplinary/grievance issues, employment legislation, staff welfare issues, performance management, probationary procedures, job evaluation/grading, sickness management, retirement, change management and leavers process.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5, £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Tim Arnot, Acting Head of HR Business Partnering, e-mail: [e-mail].

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: HRS118A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is: 29 January 2026.

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.