HR Assistant - WLC00762

West Lothian College; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym on-site

Restaurant on-site

Transport benefits

Health & wellbeing benefits

Retail discounts

Career average pension scheme

Job summary

West Lothian College is seeking two proactive HR Assistants to support HR, payroll and recruitment administration. The roles require an SCQF Level 6 qualification and experience in HR, with emphasis on confidentiality and attention to detail.

Salary ranges from £30,010 to £33,722 per annum, with a 35-hour week. Initially on-site for three months, followed by hybrid working. Closing date 14th October 2026, interviews 26th October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have an SCQF Level 6 qualification and prior HR experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure with confidentiality.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and HR reporting systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of HR, payroll and recruitment administration.
• Maintain HR records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Prepare HR reports and support recruitment processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organised

Education

SCQF Level 6

Tools

Payroll software

HR reporting system

Job description

Job Description

HR Assistant

Two posts available

Start date: November 2026

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term 10 months (Secondment cover)

Salary: Grade 3 Points 11 to 18

£30,010 to £33,722 per annum (subject to pending job evaluation)

West Lothian College is looking to appoint two HR Assistants. This role will ideally suit a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual whose duties will be to undertake a broad range of HR and payroll and recruitment administration.

You will have a relevant SCQF Level 6 qualification and previous experience of working in a Human Resources department. It is essential that you have excellent interpersonal skills, can work under pressure and have an appreciation of the need for attention to detail and confidentiality. A knowledge of payroll processes and procedures would be advantageous, as would experience of working with HR reporting systems.

Working for the college you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, wellbeing day, career average pension scheme, excellent onsite facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

In addition, subject to operational requirements, postholders have the option to work a compressed working hours pattern: 35 hours per week across 4 days or 70 hours across 9 days.

Successful candidates will commence working on site for the first three months of employment, thereafter we offer hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home and on our college campus.

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on 14th October 2026.

Both appointments are open to internal candidates on a secondment basis.

Interviews will take place onsite at West Lothian College on 26th October 2026 (PM).

On the interview day candidates will also be asked to carry out a short HR reporting task (further details will be provided).