SLLC 2040 - HR Assistant - 433674

Medirest Signature; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity is looking for an HR Assistant at its Hamilton location. This role involves providing HR support, particularly in absence management, and working on various HR projects. The position offers a salary between £28,340 and £37,465, with hybrid working and a commitment to a diverse workforce. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing and supporting absence management cases.
• Ability to provide guidance on HR matters.
• Experience working in a HR department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent HR service across SLLC.
• Assist on employee relations matters.
• Get involved in HR projects aligned with organisational goals.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in absence management

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: SLLC Headquarters, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary Band: Grade 2 Level 1-4

Salary: £28,340 - £37,465

Duration: Fixed Term until 31 May 2027

Job profile: Click here to view

Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025 11.59pm.

Interview Dates: Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO has an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant. The successful candidate will be part of our HR team, helping to deliver a consistent HR service across SLLC, which comply with best HR practice and employment legislation.

The post-holder will have the ability to provide professional information and guidance to all levels of management and our employees on a variety of HR matters, with a focus on absence management. You must therefore have proven experience in managing and supporting absence management cases, and be able to assist on all other employee relations matters, whilst getting involved in report writing and exciting HR projects that align with our Vision, Mission and Values.

You will have excellent planning and organisational skills together with good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, and the ability to handle multiple systems and data analysis. You will have experience of working in a HR department, supporting managers in a wide range of HR activities and be able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people do the right thing, own it, enjoy being part of a great team and are positive. We recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation, and we look forward to the successful candidate coming on board and joining our team.

Working pattern is hybrid working, 35 hours per week.

Please answer the following questions and attach to your application as a supporting document:

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Describe an absence management case you have supported. What was your involvement, what steps did you take, and what processes and procedures did you follow?
2. Describe your experience supporting management or a colleague with a query. What was the query and how was it resolved to a positive outcome?
3. Can you tell me about a disciplinary or other complex HR case you have been involved in, what was your role and what did you do?

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.