HR Assistant

Anderson Knight; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Assistant in Edinburgh. This role involves supporting reward activities, maintaining HR systems, and preparing reports. Candidates must have HR admin experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data in a people-oriented team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR admin or coordinator role.
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in compensation, benefits, or HR analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of cyclical reward activities.
• Assist in maintaining HR systems and ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Respond to employee queries relating to pay, benefits, and HR policies.
• Provide wider HR admin support including contracts, letters, and documentation.

Job description

Anderson Knight are working with a Edinburgh-based client to recruit an HR Assistant with an interest in Reward, Data and HR systems. This is a great opportunity for someone with a detail-focused mindset who enjoys working with data, reporting and supporting employee benefits and compensation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of cyclical reward activities (e.g. salary reviews, bonus cycles, benefit renewals)
• Assist in maintaining HR systems and ensuring data accuracy
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Respond to employee queries relating to pay, benefits, and HR policies
• Provide wider HR admin support including contracts, letters, and documentation

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an HR admin or coordinator role
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Interest in compensation, benefits, or HR analytics

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers and data but still wants to be part of a people-focused HR team.