HR Business Operations Assistant (Temporary for 6 months) 102575 - 495193

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + 7 public Hols (

Hybrid working 2–3 days in office

LGPS membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking an organised HR Business Operations Assistant to join the HR team on a fixed-term basis. You will maintain records in Oracle Fusion, generate reports, and help managers navigate HR policies and systems.

The role combines administrative tasks with HR support, requires strong attention to detail, and offers hybrid working with three days in the office. Prior HR exposure and SCQF Level 4 in Business Administration are advantageous.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 4 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience in an HR environment or understanding of HR policies and processes would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with HR systems, particularly Oracle Fusion.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for colleagues and managers regarding HR policies, processes and systems.
• Maintain accurate records within HR systems and generate reports.
• Ensure GDPR compliance in HR activities and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to HR Business Partners, including coordinating meetings and taking notes.
• Produce timely and accurate records to support case management and project work.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal comms

Time management

Education

SCQF Level 4 qualification in Business Administration

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about supporting people? We're looking for an HR Business Operations Assistant to join our friendly and supportive HR team.

This fixed-term role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your HR experience, gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities, and build valuable knowledge and connections within the organisation.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll be the first point of contact for colleagues and managers, helping them navigate HR policies, processes and systems with confidence.

You'll play a key part in keeping everything running smoothly by maintaining accurate records within our HR systems, including Oracle Fusion, producing reports, and ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements. You'll also prepare professional correspondence and provide administrative support to HR Business Partners, including coordinating meetings, taking comprehensive notes, and producing timely and accurate records to support case management and project work.

We're looking for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. You'll be confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and experience of Canva would be an advantage. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should hold an SCQF Level 4 qualification in Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience within an HR environment or an understanding of HR policies and processes would be beneficial, as would familiarity with HR systems, particularly Oracle Fusion. Previous experience in local government or the wider public sector would also be advantageous.

This is a hybrid role, typically involving three days per week in the office, with flexibility to meet service requirements.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable HR experience and make a real difference as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews are planned for Wednesday 25th November 2026.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme