HR Assistant - WLC00768

West Lothian College; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Career average pension scheme

Onsite gym and restaurant

Job summary

West Lothian College is seeking a proactive HR Assistant on a fixed-term 10‑month contract (secondment cover). The role will involve a broad range of HR, payroll and recruitment administration, with on-site work for the first three months and then a hybrid pattern.

You will hold a SCQF Level 6 qualification and experience in HR. Excellent interpersonal skills, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential; payroll knowledge and HR reporting experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 6 qualification is required.
• Experience in a Human Resources department is essential.
• Payroll knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience with HR reporting systems is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake HR, payroll and recruitment administration.
• Support HR reporting and payroll processes as required.
• Provide high standards of confidentiality and accuracy in records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organisation

Education

SCQF Level 6 qualification

Tools

HR reporting systems

Job description

Contract: Fixed Term 10 months (Secondment cover)

Salary: Grade 3 Points 11 to 18

£30,010 to £33,722 per annum (subject to pending job evaluation)

West Lothian College is looking to appoint a HR Assistant. This role will ideally suit a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual whose duties will be to undertake a broad range of HR and payroll and recruitment administration.

You will have a relevant SCQF Level 6 qualification and previous experience of working in a Human Resources department. It is essential that you have excellent interpersonal skills, can work under pressure and have an appreciation of the need for attention to detail and confidentiality. A knowledge of payroll processes and procedures would be advantageous, as would experience of working with HR reporting systems.

Working for the college you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, wellbeing day, career average pension scheme, excellent onsite facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

In addition, subject to operational requirements, postholders have the option to work a compressed working hours pattern: 35 hours per week across 4 days or 70 hours across 9 days.

Successful candidates will commence working on site for the first three months of employment, thereafter we offer hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home and on our college campus.

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on

08th November 2026.

This appointment is open to internal candidates on a secondment basis.

Interviews will take place onsite at West Lothian College on

12th November 2026 (AM)

On the interview day candidates will also be asked to carry out a short HR reporting task (further details will be provided).

To find out more about West Lothian College, working for us, our application process, our accreditations of being a Disability Confident Leader as well as being an SCQF Inclusive Recruiter please refer to the information tabs beside our home section on myjobscotland.