Hr Officer

Anderson Knight; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves comprehensive support across HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, strong knowledge of processes and employment law, as well as proficiency in HR software. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR or payroll-related functions.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, data management, and employment law.
• Proficiency in HR software, HRIS, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Advise and support managers and employees on HR policies.
• Assist with first-stage employee relations cases.
• Coordinate training programmes.
• Support compensation and benefits administration.
• Prepare monthly HR dashboards and reports.
• Maintain accurate HR processes and procedures.
• Manage HR systems and data accuracy.

Skills

Experience in HR or payroll-related functions

Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment law

HR software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

HRIS

Analytics tools

Job description

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced HR Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced and diverse HR environment, supporting a range of initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

The Role

The HR Officer will provide comprehensive support across HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation and benefits. You will also play a key role in HR systems management, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and induction for new employees
• Advise and support managers and employees on HR policies and best practice
• Assist with first-stage employee relations cases and ensure compliance with employment law
• Coordinate training programmes and support learning and development initiatives
• Support compensation and benefits administration, including renewals and pension governance
• Prepare monthly HR dashboards, workforce planning reports and ad hoc analytics
• Maintain accurate HR processes, procedures and ensure compliance with audits
• Manage HR systems (HRIS), data accuracy, and monthly payroll checks
• Collaborate with HR People Partners and Business Partners on key HR initiatives

The Candidate

• Significant experience in HR or payroll-related functions
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, data management, and employment law
• Proficiency in HR software, HRIS, and analytics tools
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Confident in driving process improvements and supporting change initiatives

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation where your expertise in HR operations will make a real impact.