HR Advisor - Absence Management

Pertemps; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Advisor specializing in Absence Management in Edinburgh. This role involves advising on complex case management issues, coaching staff, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. If you have a strong understanding of absence management practices and are willing to engage proactively, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in absence management within a large organization.
• Proven case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on complex case management issues.
• Prepare reports for internal and external audiences.
• Coach staff on absence management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Previous experience of absence management

Case management experience

Job description

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit for an HR Advisor specialising in Absence Management.

Role - HR Advisor
Location - Edinburgh City Centre (hybrid working but must be able to attend the office)
Duration - Until November 2025 initially
Hours - Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week
Pay rate - £20.03 per hour
Immediate start


The successful candidate will join an established HR team to support an area of our client's organisation with absence management. You will work in tandem with colleagues of various levels and will be carrying out the following duties:

• Providing advice and guidance to resolve a range of complex case management issues across the service area
• Ensuring advice and guidance are in line with policies and procedures
• Preparing reports for internal and external audiences
• Attending meetings to provide guidance
• Taking notes at meetings as required
• Working proactively with the service
• Coaching staff on absence management

You must have:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Previous experience of absence management within a large organisation
• Case management experience

If you are interested in this role, please apply online immediately.