HR Advisor - Absence Management

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client is seeking an HR Advisor specialized in Absence Management for a position based in Edinburgh City Centre. This role involves providing advice on case management and supporting an HR team. Offering a hybrid working model, the position emphasizes strong communication and stakeholder management skills, requiring a proactive approach to coaching staff in absence management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of absence management within a large organisation.
• Case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to resolve a range of complex case management issues.
• Preparing reports for internal and external audiences.
• Coaching staff on absence management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

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.