HR Officer

City of Glasgow College; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

45 days annual leave

Learning & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

On-campus facilities

Job summary

City of Glasgow College is seeking an enthusiastic HR Officer to join our People & Culture team. You will provide expert HR advice, support recruitment, and help manage employee relations across the College.

You'll analyse workforce data, contribute to policy development, and help deliver a high-quality HR service in a busy, student-focused environment. Hybrid working available with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources (or equivalent qualification and experience).
• Experience providing HR advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and producing management information and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Support recruitment activity.
• Analyse workforce data and improve policies and processes.
• Deliver high-quality HR services across the College.
• Support managers and employees and contribute to projects.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HR systems

HR analytics

Job description

Help shape the employee experience at one of Scotland's leading colleges

Are you a proactive HR professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and influencing positive change? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an enthusiastic HR Officer to join our People & Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across the College, supporting managers and employees while contributing to projects and initiatives that make a real difference.

No two days are the same. From providing expert advice on employee relations matters and supporting recruitment activity, to analysing workforce data and improving policies and processes, you'll be at the heart of helping us create an exceptional employee experience.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who can combine strong HR knowledge with a customer-focused, solution-oriented approach. You'll have:

• A degree in Human Resources (or equivalent qualification and experience)
• Experience providing HR advice across a broad range of people matters
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience using HR systems and producing management information and reports

Ideally, you'll also:

• Hold, or be working towards, a CIPD qualification
• Have experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, absence management or performance processes
• Have contributed to policy development or service improvement initiatives
• Be comfortable working within a unionised environment

This is more than an HR Officer role. It's an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported, and your contribution genuinely matters.

As one of Scotland's leading colleges, we offer:

• 45 days annual leave (including bank and public holidays)
• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home one day per week
• Flexible working opportunities
• Family Friendly Polices
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Occupational Health support and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to on-campus facilities including Costa Coffee, Gym, Hair & Beauty Salon, Library Services, Bakery and Butchers
• Access to parking facilities on and near campus

Based across our modern Riverside and City campuses, you'll work within a supportive HR team that is committed to continuous improvement and delivering an outstanding service.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're an ambitious HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering great people solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Applications Close No Later Than midnight on Monday 26 th October with Interviews expected to take place on Friday 6 th November.