HR Assistant (1 FTE, Permanent)

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ayr is seeking an HR Assistant to support various HR activities, including recruitment and payroll. The successful candidate will have HND level education or equivalent experience in HR, comprehensive knowledge of HR Information Systems, and a keen attention to detail. This role offers a hybrid working model with occasional travel to other campuses. The application deadline is 14 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND level or relevant experience in HR.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR Information systems.
• Experience providing support within an HR environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to HR Advisors.
• Maintain data within HR Information System.
• Deliver efficient and effective HR service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional curiosity

Education

HND or relevant experience in HR

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

35 hours per week

Permanent

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

£31,017 per annum

Reference: REQ01022

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.