Human Resources Manager

L'Arche; Dalkeith; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Scotland is seeking a Human Resources Manager. This part-time role, operating on a hybrid basis, involves supporting employees in L'Arche Edinburgh and Highland. You will ensure compliance with HR legislation, manage employee relations, and provide guidance to community leaders. The ideal candidate will have HR experience, understanding of L'Arche values, and a CIPD level 5 qualification. Salary ranges from £28,607.66 to £30,357.60 pro rata after the second year, with applications encouraged before the closing date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in HR, especially with employee relations casework.
• Proven experience managing full employee life cycle processes.
• Ability to act as Lead Countersignatory with Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective HR support to all employees in the L'Arche Communities.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Safer Recruitment.
• Supervise training coordinators and coach managers on HR topics.

Skills

Understanding of L'Arche values

Experience in employee relations

Knowledge of HR full life cycle

Lead responsibility in employment matters

CIPD level 5 or equivalent

Education

CIPD level 5

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager (Scotland), L'Arche Edinburgh & L'Arche Highland

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work : 30 hours per week

Salary : £35,759.57 FTE (£28,607.66 pro rata for 30 hours), rising to £37,378.35 FTE (£30,357.60 per year pro rata) from year two

Reports to : Community Leaders of LArche Edinburgh & Highland

Place of work : Hybrid, with a base in the Edinburgh or Inverness community, and regular monthly travel to the other community

Contract type : Permanent, Part-time

Closing date : Monday, 5th January 2026 at 9 : 30

Notes : This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Main purpose of the role

The Human Resources Manager provides effective HR support to all employees and in the two LArche Communities located in Scotland, in line with LArches identity, mission and values.

The HR Manager will :

Support the Community Leaders and Coordinating Teams, provide advice and guidance to all leaders on best practice in HR matters, and ensure that the two Communities meet all of their regulatory obligations with regard to the employee life cycle.

Ensure implementation of employment legislation, and compliance with Safer Recruitment, national policies and initiatives, and SSSC requirements.

Address employee relations issues through direct involvement, advice to operational leaders, facilitating mediation, fostering a positive work environment, and managing conflict and performance.

Supervise two training co-ordinators and have dotted line management of HR admin, providing coaching and training to managers and employees on HR-related topics.

Key essential criteria

• Understanding and identification with the aims, mission and values of L'Arche;
• Experience of working in HR, especially employee relations casework;
• Experience of the full employee life cycle including recruitment, training, performance management;
• Experience of a similar role with lead responsibility for employment matters;
• CIPD level 5 (Associate) or equivalent;

Able to act as Lead Countersignatory with the Scottish Social Services Council.

This role is subject to an enhanced PVG criminal record check.

You can find more details about L'Arche Edinburgh and L'Arche Highland on our website.

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A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

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The closing date is : Monday 5th January 2026 at 9 : 30

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

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