HR Advisor

Adecco; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced HR Advisor. You will support HR functions across the business, focusing on compliance, recruitment, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the potential for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Assist with implementation of HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and update HR records and systems.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to development and review of HR policies.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics for management.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Advisor. Location: Edinburgh. Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum. Hours: Full-time, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (potential for 1 day to WFH). Reporting to: Director.

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our team within the health care industry in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in supporting our people strategy and delivering high-quality HR services across the business. You will work closely with the Director and wider leadership team, providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR matters. The role will involve occasional travel to our other offices across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
• Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives and projects aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and update HR records and systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, and conducting inductions.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics for management as required.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).

Equal Opportunity and Privacy

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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