HR Assistant

Binnen Verkoop Ondersteuning BV; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Assistant to join their dynamic team in Kirkwall. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their HR career or enhance their existing experience. You will play a crucial role in supporting the HR function by managing recruitment processes and producing employment contracts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and possess strong organisational skills. This position is perfect for someone eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to SCQF 6/7 or have 3 years relevant admin experience.
• Efficient, organised, and detail-oriented with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support focusing on recruitment and contract administration.
• Deliver responsive HR advice and support to managers and employees.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Education

SCQF 6/7 qualification

3 years relevant experience

Job description

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Strategy Performance and Business Solutions

Human Resources and Organisational Development

HR Assistant

35 hours per week

Permanent

£28,006 - £28,572 / £15.35 - £15.66 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking to recruit a full-time HR Assistant to join our busy team; however, we will accept applications from candidates who wish to work part-time.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in HR or develop their existing HR experience. You will be responsible for providing a support service to the HR function, focusing on undertaking the administration of recruitment and selection, and the production of contracts of employment.

You will also work closely with the HR Adviser team to support the delivery of responsive customer-focused generalist HR advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees.

You will be expected to have a flexible, proactive approach in order to support the HR and OD function more widely as and when required. We would expect applicants to have previous demonstrable experience working in a busy office environment and be able to prioritise competing demands within tight timescales.

You will be efficient and organised, and you should be qualified to SCQF 6/7 i.e., SVQ3, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship, Advanced Higher, Scottish Baccalaureate, HNC, Certificate of Higher Education, or have a minimum of 3 years previous relevant experience working in an administrative role.

The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and confident in dealing with a wide range of people. You will also be customer-focused and committed to providing high-quality service delivery.

This post is subject to membership of Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Should you wish to informally discuss the post in more detail, please contact Jayne Fraser, Team Manager (HR Support) or Hannah Seatter, HR Support Officer at 01856 873535 ext. 2250 or email.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 24 February 2025.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 9 February 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.