HR Advisor

Bield Housing & Care; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bield Housing & Care in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly HR team on a maternity cover contract. This role focuses on employee relations, case management and practical people-focused advice to managers and colleagues.

You'll manage a varied caseload, support recruitment, respond to employee queries, payroll processes and lifecycle administration, with hybrid working from Edinburgh and standard hours, starting 9 November 2026 and initial fixed-term of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR Advisor role.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and case management experience.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A pragmatic, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Provide recruitment support, respond to employee queries, support payroll processes and lifecycle administration.
• Contribute to wider HR activities and improvements.
• Build relationships with managers and colleagues.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Fixed-Term Contract | Full Time

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly and supportive HR team on a maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong employee relations background who enjoys providing practical, people-focused advice and building positive working relationships with managers and colleagues.

You'll manage a varied caseload including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters, while also contributing to wider HR activity such as recruitment support, employee queries, payroll processes and general employee lifecycle administration.

Given the short-term nature of the role, we're looking for someone who can quickly build relationships, confidently manage their own caseload and make an immediate contribution to the team.

About You

You’ll have:

• Experience in a HR Advisor role
• Strong employee relations knowledge and case management experience
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A pragmatic, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

About the Role

• Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
• Ideally starting 9 November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
• Initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Why Join Us?

As part of a small and supportive HR team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside experienced colleagues who value collaboration, continuous improvement and a people-focused approach.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including

• generous annual leave
• learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Bield

Bield is one of Scotland's largest providers of housing and support services for older people. Guided by our values, and particularly kindness, we're committed to making a positive difference to the lives of those we support every day.

Bield is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.