HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Officer (Advisor)

Contract Type: Temporary, 6 Month FTC

Location: Dumfries

Salary: £35k Pro Rata + Benefits

Hours: Monday - Friday

Talento is delighted to be hiring for our client based in Dumfries.  We're looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their busy generalist HR team on a fixed term basis, for 6 months.

This is a great opportunity to get involved with a true variety of HR Generalist, support and advisory work and upcoming projects and initiatives. It will include:

Providing expert advice and guidance to employees and managers in line with the college's procedures and current legislation
Coaching managers on best practice and supporting with delivery of training on new procedures
Advising on recruitment and selection
Using your HR experience and expertise to support the development of your colleagues
Working closely with the HR Manager to update and develop policies and guidance
Data analysis and reporting
Contributing to the delivery of HR project work as required
Who we're looking for:

An organised and proactive HR professional with a proven generalist advisory background, ready to hit the ground running in a team where no two days are ever the same.

You will have:

Demonstrable experience in a similar generalist role, with proven skills advising on a range of employee relations issues, including absence management.
Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice is essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A high degree of professionalism, integrity and adaptability
The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Experience working with HR Information systems
Knowledge and experience of payroll would be desirable
Experience working in a similar environment or using the iTrent system would be desirable, but not essential.
This role would suit someone working at SCQF Level 8, or with equivalent skills and experience in HR. Holding a CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable.
Working Arrangement:

Some Hybrid Working is available for this post but due to the nature of the role you must be able to work on site at the Dumfries premises as required

Benefits:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
 Opportunities for career progression and personal development
Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme