HR Advisor

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract benefits

Job summary

Michael Page in Edinburgh is seeking an HR Advisor to provide professional HR support to clients in the business services sector. You will deliver practical guidance on day-to-day HR and employment issues, helping clients optimise HR set ups and grow their teams.

The role requires CIPD qualification or willingness to pursue it, strong communication and confidentiality, and a readiness to travel to office locations and client sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' HR experience in client-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to translate HR policy into practical guidance for clients.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Willingness to travel to office locations and client sites.
• CIPD qualification or willingness to work toward it.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused HR advice on day-to-day employment issues.
• Advise management on applying HR policies and employment practices.
• Assist clients with recruiting, training and managing new team members.
• Help clients build inclusive, values-driven cultures and working environments.
• Mentor and support line managers; be first point of contact for HR queries.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Active listening

Consultative approach

Client-focused

Confidentiality

Organisation

Travel readiness

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

As an HR Advisor in Edinburgh - you'll play a key role in providing professional HR support and guidance to clients within the business services industry. Your work will help ensure smooth operations by addressing HR matters and implementing effective solutions

Client Details

A company in the business services industry based in Edinburgh

Description

Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice and recommendations around day-to-day HR and employment issues.

Working with clients to continuously improve their current HR set ups by recommending and assisting with implementing solutions, changes and practical tools to help them grow.

Advising management teams on the practical application of their HR policies and helping them recruit, train and manage their new team members.

Helping our clients to build inclusive, welcoming and values driven cultures and working environments.

Mentoring and supporting the development of line managers, acting as first point of contact for HR queries and on management support and advice.

Researching and implementing cost effective HR tools that simplify working practices and add value to our clients.

Profile

Applied knowledge of HR practice, employee relations and legislation and an understanding of how to translate this into simple, effective and practical advice and tools for clients (minimum 2 years' experience).

Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise, jargon-free manner to clients aligned to their needs and desired outcomes.

Excellent questioning skills to carefully understand client issues and needs in order to develop and implement tailored solutions and fulfil requirements.

A consultative and flexible approach with the ability to tailor solutions to requirements and take a commercial and client-focused approach to problem solving.

Effective people skills building trust, rapport and confidence with clients and internally

Discretion and an awareness and understanding of strict confidentiality requirements.

A forward thinking, solutions-focused and innovative approach to improve and develop tools, processes and solutions.

Responsive and client-focused recognising the importance of facilitating an excellent client experience and representing the brand externally.

Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning & personal development.

Highly organised, diligent and with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

Willing and able to travel to our office locations and to client sites, as required.

Candidates should be CIPD-qualified, or willing to work toward gaining this qualification in the future.

Full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Job Offer

Permanent position within the business services industry.

Salary ranging up to £32,000, dependent on the level of experience.

Contract employment benefits.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best