HR Advisor - Edinburgh: Practical, Client-Focused Support

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

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.