Job Summary
We are looking for a talented HR Advisor to join our People Services team based in Musselburgh, to support the business in the day-to-day HR activities. This is an opportunity to work alongside a small and friendly team who support each other.
This is an office-based role and the hours of work are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm.
In this varied role you will report to the People Services Manager and can expect to have the following responsibilities:
* Be the first point of contact for all HR related queries, providing advice and support in line with company policies and procedures and employment law requirements. This could include matters such as investigations, disciplinary and grievance, absence, performance management, training & development, TUPE, engagement and employee wellbeing.
* Travel to homes as and when needed to support home managers.
* Review/develop/implement employment policies and procedure, employer guides and resources, as necessary, ensuring they meet the needs of the business and are in line with any relevant legislation.
* Contribute and regularly coach, mentor, and support colleagues (one to one and in groups) to develop skills in HR related topics and employee relations, i.e. recruitment, disciplinary etc
* Completing and managing referrals to SSSC/NMC and Disclosure Scotland as required.
* Completing and coordinating occupational health referrals
* Supporting with the recruitment and compliance of employees
* Supporting the smooth onboarding of employees with early engagement.
* Involvement in/implementation of HR projects, systems and initiatives to support our People Strategy
* Ensuring that the values of the business are promoted across the board, daily.
We expect all our employees to demonstrate and promote our values, which are as follows:
* People
* Inclusive
* Friendly
* Passionate
Ideal candidate:
* Able to work independently using own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
* Organised with strong attention to detail.
* Have a friendly, proactive and professional manner with effective communication skills and strong relationship building skills (across all levels).
* An understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
* Qualified to CIPD level 5 (or working towards).
* Experience in providing HR and recruitment advice and support to line managers and in carrying out HR/recruitment administration.
* Strong understanding of MS (Microsoft Corporation) Office (Outlook, Excel) and being comfortable using and/ or learning IT/ HRM systems.
* Passionate about helping to build a culture that enables every employee to deliver to their potential and help grow the business.
* An understanding of the care sector would be beneficial.
Benefits:
* On site car parking
* Concert for carers
* Bluelight Card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee referral scheme
* 35 days annual leave
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 4 September 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/09/2025