Job Description
Anderson Knight is delighted to be supporting a client in Edinburgh with the appointment of an HR Advisor for a 6 month FTC. This is a broad, hands-on generalist role offering exposure across employee relations, absence management, recruitment, and people reporting.
Working closely with the HR team, leadership team and employees, you will play a key role in supporting the recruitment, retention and performance of staff while ensuring HR best practice and compliance with employment legislation.
The Role
As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees, providing pragmatic advice across a wide range of HR matters. You will support the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition through to performance management and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as first point of contact for managers and employees on HR queries
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Manage staff relationships, setting clear expectations in line with company policies
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Provide first-line support on employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence
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Support work reviews, organisational change processes and performance management activities
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Assist with talent management and performance review processes
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Monitor, review and update HR policies in line with current employment legislation
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Support the business in achieving people and organisational objectives
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Manage day-to-day recruitment activity across UK sites
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Support and develop recruitment campaigns
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Coordinate appointment processes for successful candidates
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Manage onboarding and induction activities
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Use HR systems to input, access and analyse people data
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Produce monthly forecasting, headcount and people KPI reports
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous experience working within an HR department
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Strong knowledge of employment legislation
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CIPD qualification or actively working towards it (desirable)
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Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to build positive working relationships at all levels
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A collaborative, team-focused approach
