HR Coordinator

Scottish Wildlife Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK environmental organization is seeking an HR Coordinator to support its HR department by advising managers and managing payroll duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR environments and be working towards a CIPD qualification. Benefits include a salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme and a pension plan.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Partially completed or working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Experience working in a busy HR environment, including managing payroll.
• Ability to provide first-level HR advice and escalate when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the HR department.
• Advise and train managers in accordance with organizational policies.
• Prepare payroll instructions and liaise with pension providers.

Skills

CIPD qualification

HR environment experience

Computerized HR databases

First-level HR advice

Equal opportunities commitment

Job description

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is seeking a HR Coordinator to provide effective administrative support to the HR department and the wider organisation. The role includes advising, supporting, and training managers in line with organisational policies and values. Responsibilities also involve preparing payroll instructions for an outsourced provider and liaising with pension providers.

This position is suitable for individuals seeking to develop or re-engage with HR and payroll experience.

Qualifications / Essential Criteria

• Partially completed or working towards a CIPD qualification
• Experience working in a busy HR environment, including managing payroll, pensions, and calculating staff entitlements and benefits
• Experience with computerised HR databases and office systems for data analysis
• Ability to provide first-level HR advice and escalate when necessary
• Commitment to equal opportunities practices

Please note that membership to the PVG Scheme is required for this role.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has over 60 years of experience working towards healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust advocates for wildlife through policy, practical conservation, partnerships, and educational activities. It manages over 100 wildlife reserves and is part of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

The Benefits

• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension scheme