HR Advisor – Pay, Terms and Conditions
This post is 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Team:
Pay, Terms and Conditions are a team within the Human Resources and Workforce Development Directorate. We aim to provide an excellent service, specialising in the following HR workstreams: Job Evaluation, Organisational Change, Redeployment, TUPE, Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of employment.
The Post:
Due to additional funding, we have an opportunity for an HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term contract/secondment for 12 months.
The HR Advisor will be a key point of contact for our internal customer queries received in person, via video call or written enquiries.
The Candidate:
We are looking for an individual to join the team who has experience of advising as part of an HR team or applying HR-related processes in a large organisation. The candidate should expect the variety and pace that comes from advising daily on different workstreams and working with different specialists. Knowledge of employment law/guidance relevant to the specialisms is required.
You should have experience of participating/facilitating groups/panels and can clearly communicate verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders, particularly partnership representatives. You can demonstrate sensitivity and confidentiality when responding to enquiries.
You should be experienced in using systems including Microsoft 365 and hold or have the equivalent relevant knowledge and experience of a Degree in Human Resource Management (or similar business/communications subject).
The candidate will take responsibility for delivering their work activities and have and have an eye for detail to ensure processes and information systems are accurate.
Location and Working Pattern:
The post will be based in Edinburgh (Gyle Square) or Glasgow (Delta House). We have a flexible approach to work location where we blend office and home working, depending on service need and preference. This post is suitable for flexi-time.
The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.
Inclusion:
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Iris Estevanez on iris.estevanez@nhs.scot or Emma Ferguson on emma.ferguson3@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 8 February 2026.
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NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies