Human Resources Assistants - 2 Posts, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC12645

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization is seeking two enthusiastic Human Resources Assistants to join their Employee Support team. The role involves processing employment records and providing HR advice to managers and employees. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, IT skills, and a relevant HR qualification. The council promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

6 days public holiday

Discretionary day off

Training and support for professional development

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of employment terms and conditions required.
• Computer literate with proven IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient HR support including processing new start paperwork.
• Issue contractual documents and provide advice on policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Flexibility

IT Skills

Education

Certificate in HR

SCQF Level 6

Tools

Microsoft Office

ResourceLink

Job description

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunities:

Human Resources Assistants, 2 Posts (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12645
£26,766 - £29,131
2 High Street, Perth

We are looking for two Human Resources (HR) Assistants who are enthusiastic, flexible and motivated team members to provide efficient and effective HR support.

This role is based within the Employee Support team, which is a busy, deadline driven and friendly team dealing with all aspects of employment records. This role involves processing new start paperwork and amendment to terms and conditions, for existing employees, onto the Council’s HR/Payroll system. The team are also responsible for issuing contractual documents.

Employee Support also provide advice on Council policies and procedures to managers and employees across the Council via an online booking system, email or phone. This includes advice relating to contractual arrangements, general employee relations advice, sickness absence and terms and conditions of employment across all employee groups.

Skills & Experience Required

Some knowledge of employment terms and conditions is required.

Accuracy, attention to detail and a head for numbers are essential for this post, as is the ability to deal with confidential information and to work with minimum supervision.

Quick to learn, you will be able to cope with deadline related workload pressures in a positive manner. In addition, you should be willing and able to contribute flexibly to the work of the whole team, as required. You will also be able to deal with enquiries in a confident and helpful way.

You must be computer literate with proven IT Skills in Microsoft Office applications and have experience of using computer databases or other relevant software. Experience of using ResourceLink would be desirable.

Ideally, you will have a certificate in HR, alternatively you should be qualified to at least SCQF Level 6 or equivalent in a relevant subject.

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Iona McEwing at [e-mail] or with Gillian McDougall at [e-mail] to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.