HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An airport services company in the UK is seeking an HR Administrator to support HR processes throughout the employee life cycle, manage queries, and work within a small team to provide excellent service. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills. Flexibility for hybrid work and commitment to training and development is offered. Closing date for applications is 23 November 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in administration is desirable.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Previous experience using databases is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of key HR processes.
• Handle general HR queries for the supported airports.
• Provide a top quality service as part of a small team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Customer service commitment

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our busy HR team. If you have a background in administration, excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and attitude to your work and a strong commitment to customer service, then we would love to hear from you.

In this busy and varied role, you’ll support the administration of key HR processes spanning the full employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding to leavers. You’ll be the first point of contact for all general HR queries for the airports you support. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but full training will be provided.

You’ll be a key player within a small team working hard to ensure a top quality service is provided. You’ll be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise. You’ll also need to be proficient with Microsoft Office packages and have good IT skills with previous experience of using databases. The ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

We can consider applications to work on a hybrid basis, with the successful candidate based within daily travelling distance of any of our 11 airports. There will be some travel to our Head Office required.

In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer an excellent pay and allowance package, generous annual leave entitlement, company pension and employee assistance programme. We are supportive of our employees’ ongoing learning and development and offer a variety of training opportunities.

Closing date: 23 November 2025. For more information and criteria for the role apply online at www.hial.co.uk/careers.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 1 December 2025.

For any general queries about the role please contact Fiona Davidson, HR Advisor ([e-mail]).

For queries related to the application process please contact [e-mail].

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, as demonstrated in our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company’s evaluation process.