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EXTERNAL VACANCY
Human Resources Assistant (Ref A127)
Aberdeen City Campus/Full-time/6 Months Fixed-Term
Salary: £33,402.49 - £35,505.30 pro per annum
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our busy team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join NESCol as we deliver our new Strategic Plan and enhance our approach to attracting and retaining talent.
A key focus of this role will be supporting a recruitment improvement project, reviewing our recruitment materials, processes and candidate experience. You will play an important role in helping NESCol strengthen its reputation as an employer of choice, ensuring our practices are inclusive and efficient.
In addition, you will be required to carry out general HR operational support including; the monitoring and maintenance of sickness absence and employee relations to the People Services team.
The successful candidate should hold a certificate in HR Practice equivalent to Level 3 CIPD Foundation and have previous experience in an HR or recruitment administrative role. Applicants should have a basic understanding of employment legislation, HR best practice and have experience of supporting recruitment activities.
When applying, applicants must provide a cover letter detailing their experience in supporting recruitment practices and any other relevant experience they believe is relevant to this role.
The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential and candidates should also have strong IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages - in particular Excel, Word and Outlook. The ability to meet deadlines and the need for accuracy and attention to detail is essential and applicants must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels within the organisation.
NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for applications will be 25 June 2026.
Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Human Resources Assistant
(*Desirable Criteria)
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certificate in HR Practice that equates to CIPD Level 3 Foundation (SCQF Level 6)
2. Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
EXPERIENCE
3. Experience in an HR or recruitment administrative role
4. Experience of using IT based systems
5. Experience within an HR, Payroll or Learning and Development capacity*
6. Experience with Job Evaluation Schemes*
KNOWLEDGE
7. A basic understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
8. A basic knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity and health and safety and their applications to this role.
SKILLS
9. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation.
10. High level organisational and administrative skills
11. High level IT skills
12. The ability to meet deadlines
13. Accuracy and attention to detail
14. Problem solving skills
15. A positive and determined approach to achieving results.
16. Demonstrates a professional and business-like manner.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
17. Self-motivated
18. Committed to customer service and quality improvement.
19. Ability to relate to people and build positive working relationships.
20. Articulate and able to communicate information clearly.
21. Confidential
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
22. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
23. Able to travel between College sites on a regular basis
24. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post