Job Description
The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
We are looking for a People Advisor to work within the People Directorate, in our HR Team, to ensure our culture and values support the engagement and wellbeing of our staff and foster their commitment to the success of SQA.
The successful candidate will be required to provide generalist HR support across the HR team in order to help achieve operational objectives.
In order to do this you must be able to demonstrate skills and experience of the following:
1. Providing administrative and diary management support to Head of Service or Senior Management
2. Supporting and guiding managers and employees on routine case management and employee relations issues in line with policy, legislation and best practice
3. Involvement in and supporting HR related projects
4. Good communication skills combined with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
5. Proficient in the use of MS Office packages and relevant HR systems
6. Experience of providing administrative/advisory support in an HR environment
7. Ability to work on own initiative, often in stressful situations while meeting strict deadlines.
8. Good organisational skills and methodical approach.
Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 8 (Ideally with a professional HR qualification or have equivalent relevant HR work experience).
SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent whilst also offering hybrid working as default. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday. Find out more here: SQA Benefits
If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below. Before applying for a secondment, you must have agreement from your line manager and Head of Service.
SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community.
Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn dealasach le na h-amasan sa Phlana Cànain Nàiseanta Ghàidhlig ( SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan, and we are committed to the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.