People Advisor

Scottish Environment Protection Agency; Holytown; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

35 days leave + public holidays (pro‑r

Job summary

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is seeking a full-time People Advisor on a permanent basis in Scotland. The role provides professional HR guidance to managers and colleagues, manages employee relations caseloads, and supports policy development to ensure compliance with employment law.

You will maintain comprehensive HR records, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and contribute to HR projects while benefiting from hybrid and flexible working arrangements and a supportive

Qualifications

• Qualified to SCQF Level 8-10 (e.g. HND) with CIPD (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage a varied employee relations caseload
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on a range of people-related matters
• Managing a caseload of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance
• Supporting development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Producing clear documentation including letters, reports and guidance materials
• Building effective working relationships with stakeholders and advising on people-related decisions
• Maintaining accurate People records and case documentation
• Monitoring trends and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in HR processes
• Contributing to HR projects and wider organisational activities
• Working collaboratively as part of the HR team to deliver high-quality service

Job description

We are recruiting for a full time People Advisor on a permanent basis

Your passion has never had a greater purpose

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take - to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

Work that goes beyond your desk

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As People Advisor , that involves:

• Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on a range of people-related matters, ensuring alignment with policy and best practice
• Managing a caseload of employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance, supporting fair and timely outcomes
• Supporting the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation
• Producing clear and concise documentation, including letters, reports and guidance materials, translating complex information into accessible content
• Building effective working relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and supporting people-related decision making
• Maintaining accurate People records, systems and case documentation in line with data protection and organisational requirements
• Monitoring trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HR processes, policies and employee experience
• Contributing to HR projects, initiatives and wider organisational activities as required
• Working collaboratively as part of the HR team, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, inclusive environment that enables collective success and high-quality service delivery

Respect for your expertise

This is a highly important role within our People, Workspaces & Development portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Qualified to SCQF Level 8-10 (e.g. minimum HND) with CIPD (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation, with the ability to apply this in a practical, business-focused way
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence advising and influencing managers at all levels
• Proven ability to manage a varied employee relations caseload, applying sound judgement and a pragmatic, people-focused approach to achieve fair and consistent outcomes
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple deadlines

Support that goes beyond the workplace

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive Family Friendly policies
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Passionately you. Purposefully supportive

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does - as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment - and your career.

Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise - and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply.

We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us.

We are proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do.

Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.

For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at [e-mail]