HR Assistant (1 FTE, Permanent). Job in Ayr Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A higher education institution in Scotland seeks an HR Support role to assist in recruitment, payroll, and maintaining HR data. This permanent position offers a salary of £31,017 per annum with a 35-hour work week. Successful candidates should have HND level education or relevant HR experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position supports a hybrid work model, mainly based at the Ayr campus with flexibility for remote working.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support HR Advisors in delivering efficient HR service.
• Assist in recruitment, payroll, and minute taking.
• Maintain HR data in the Information System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

HND level education or relevant HR experience

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.