HR Assistant (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover). Job in Ayr Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Scotland is seeking an HR Assistant for a maternity cover role, providing comprehensive HR support including recruitment and payroll duties. The successful candidate will work 17.5 hours per week, with a salary of £31,017 pro rata. This hybrid position allows working from home and requires knowledge of HR Information Systems. Informal inquiries should be directed to the HR Advisor. The closing date for applications is 14 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support within an HR environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Advisors in delivering HR services.
• Assist with recruitment and payroll tasks.
• Maintain data in the HR Information System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional curiosity

Education

HND level or relevant HR experience

Tools

HR Information System knowledge

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.