Specialist HR Advisor (Pay, Terms & Conditions)

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Specialist HR Advisor to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing specialist HR advice, analyzing HR policies, and ensuring consistency in application across internal stakeholders. A degree in Human Resource Management and relevant experience in employment law is essential. The position is flexible with both office and home working options. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Occupational health services

Discounted leisure and shopping benefits

Qualifications

• Must have considerable experience providing HR advice in large organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of job evaluation, organisational change/TUPE, and employment terms is required.
• Experience analyzing HR policies for consistency.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR advice to internal stakeholders.
• Analyze HR policies and ensure consistency of application.
• Present findings to various audiences like governance groups and one-to-ones.

Skills

Specialist HR advice

Employment law knowledge

HR policy analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management

CIPD membership or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specialist HR Advisor (Pay, Terms & Conditions)

This post is a 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.

About the Organisation

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHSScotland, providing strategic and operational support and advice. NSS supports customers to deliver services more efficiently and effectively and offers shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. The priority is to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland by partnering across Health and Social Care to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions and systems."

The Post

Pay, Terms and Conditions is a team within the Human Resources and Workforce Development Directorate. We provide an excellent service, specialising in Job Evaluation, Organisational Change, Redeployment, TUPE, Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) of employment.

Due to additional funding, we have an opportunity for a Specialist HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term contract/secondment for 12 months.

The Candidate

• We are looking for an individual with considerable experience of providing specialist HR advice in a large organisation to a range of internal stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law/guidance relevant to job evaluation, organisational change/TUPE, redeployment and/or terms and conditions is required.
• Experience analysing HR policies and Terms and Conditions to assess consistency of application.
• Experience presenting findings in varying formats to different audiences (governance groups, virtual presentations, one-to-ones, etc.).
• Degree in Human Resource Management (or similar) and membership of CIPD (or equivalent) or equivalent knowledge/experience.

Location and Working Pattern

Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow. The post will be based in Edinburgh (Gyle Square) or Glasgow (Delta House). We have a flexible approach to work location, blending office and home working depending on service need and preference. This post is suitable for flexi-time.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits and Inclusion

Benefits: Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, comprehensive range of work-life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. (HR Benefits Brochure)

Inclusion: NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and an anchor institution. NSS aims to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. Flexible working supports balance between personal and professional responsibilities. NSS is committed to staff health and well-being and offers learning and development opportunities to support diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. Equality networks are in place and all staff are welcome to join. NSS is an equal opportunities employer and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. NSS is a Disability Confident Leader and offers fully accessible recruitment; please contact the Recruitment Team for reasonable adjustments.

Further information and Contact

Please email Senior Specialist HR Advisor Hazel Kielty for further information or to arrange an informal discussion via Teams. Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 8 February 2026.

Further information on NSS is available at: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/

Note: the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail; please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).