HR Assistant - ORK09692

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a full-time HR Assistant to provide administrative support within the Human Resources team. This role involves assisting with recruitment processes and delivering HR advice. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. Flexibility and a proactive approach are essential, along with at least SCQF Level 6/7 qualifications in Business/Administration or relevant administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within tight deadlines.
• Dependable and detail-oriented with strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the HR function.
• Assist with recruitment and selection processes.
• Collaborate with HR Advisers for generalist HR advice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

SCQF Level 6/7 in Business/Administration

Job description

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INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Human Resources and Organisational Development

HR Assistant

35 hours per week

Permanent

£29,010 - £29,594 / £15.90 - £16.22 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking to appoint a full-time HR Assistant to join our busy and supportive team. However, applications from candidates wishing to work part-time are also welcomed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in Human Resources or further develop their existing experience. In this role, you will provide administrative support across the HR function, with a particular focus on recruitment and selection processes and the preparation of contracts of employment.

You will also collaborate closely with our HR Adviser team to support the delivery of responsive, customer-focused generalist HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the organisation.

A flexible and proactive approach is essential, as you will be expected to support the wider HR and Organisational Development (OD) team as needed. Candidates should have demonstrable experience of working in a busy office environment and the ability to manage competing priorities within tight deadlines.

You will be well-organised, efficient, and ideally qualified to SCQF Level 6/7 (e.g., SVQ3, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship, Advanced Higher, Scottish Baccalaureate, HNC, or Certificate of Higher Education) in Business/Administration. Alternatively, you should have at least three years of relevant administrative experience.

The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and confident in engaging with a diverse range of people. A strong commitment to customer service and high-quality service delivery is essential.

Please note this post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Jayne Fraser, Team Manager (HR Support), or Hannah Seatter, HR Support Officer, on 01856 873535 ext. 2250 or email [e-mail]

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing 6 October 2025.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 21 September 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.