HR Advisor

Murray Recruitment Ltd; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional HR consultancy in Scotland is seeking an HR Advisor to provide expert support and ensure compliance with employment law. This desk-based role involves advising on HR queries, conducting audits, and assisting with HR projects. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of UK employment law. A salary range of £25,000 to £28,000 is offered, along with a contributory pension and additional benefits.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

BUPA medical insurance

Death in Service policy

Paid professional accreditation renewals

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or administrative role.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate HR advice via telephone and email.
• Triage and investigate HR queries.
• Draft HR documentation including contracts and letters.
• Conduct HR compliance audits.
• Assist with HR projects and maintain HR systems.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting an HR Advisor for our client based in Lanarkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional HR consultancy team delivering expert support across a diverse client base, where the role is integral to maintaining legal compliance and effective people management practices.

Role Overview

This desk-based role acts as the first point of contact for incoming HR queries, providing timely and accurate advice on a wide range of employment issues. The HR Advisor will be responsible for triaging HR queries, undertaking initial fact-finding, and supporting case management. The post also involves conducting HR compliance audits and assisting with bespoke HR consultancy projects, requiring excellent communication, administrative, and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate HR advice via telephone and email in line with employment law and ACAS guidelines.
• Triage and investigate HR queries, escalating live cases to appropriate team members.
• Draft HR documentation including contracts, letters, and meeting notes.
• Conduct HR compliance audits and review client employment documentation.
• Assist with HR projects including policy development, employee relations matters, and recruitment.
• Support occupational health referrals and maintain HR systems and databases.
• Ensure up-to-date client documentation in line with statutory changes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR best practices.
• Maintain effective document and casework management, including electronic systems.
• Support internal quality management and compliance with ISO standards.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or administrative role.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

Offering

• Salary between £25,000 and £28,000 depending on experience.
• 35 hours per week.
• 29 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Additional benefits (following a 6-month probation) include:
• BUPA medical insurance
• Death in Service policy
• Paid professional accreditation renewals
• Birthday day off