HR Assistant (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

Ayrshire College; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputed educational institution in Scotland is seeking an HR Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover position. The role involves supporting the HR department with recruitment, payroll, and maintaining the HR database, requiring attention to detail and initiative. Applicants should have HND level education or relevant HR experience. The position offers hybrid working with flexibility in location.

Qualifications

• Must show initiative and be professionally curious.
• Experience providing support within an HR environment is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR Information Systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Advisors in delivering efficient HR services.
• Manage recruitment, payroll, and minute taking.
• Maintain HR data within the HR Information System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Fast-paced work

Professional curiosity

Education

HND level or relevant experience

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

HR Assistant

17.5 hours per week

Fixed Term for 9 – 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Ayr Campus The job holder may be requested to work at our other campuses when required

£31,017 per annum, pro rata

Reference: REQ01014

This exciting role based within our HR department encompasses the full range of HR activities including recruitment, payroll, minute taking, and maintaining the data held within our HR Information System.

You will provide assistance to and support the HR Advisors in delivering a high quality, efficient and effective HR service for the College.

To be successful in this role you need to show initiative, have a keen eye for detail, work at a fast pace and be professionally curious.

You will be educated to HND level or have relevant experience in an HR related environment. You will have comprehensive knowledge of HR Information systems and have experience of providing support within an HR environment.

Once you have taken time to understand the organisation and you are confident with the HRIS, we are happy to support hybrid working with most of the team splitting their time between home and Ayr Campus, with occasional travel to our other campuses at both Kilmarnock and Kilwinning.

Please refer to the person specification for further details on essential and desirable requirements.

Informal enquiries to Lucy Shields, HR Advisor via email.

The closing date for applicants for this vacancy is 11.59pm on Sunday 14 December 2025.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit the web site and apply online. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team on 01292 293005.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.