The role: Offering professional HR support across all areas of the employee lifecycle within the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) including the provision of comprehensive, efficient and effective administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. This is a fixed-term (6 months) / part-time position. Some of the things you’ll do: Responding to general HR requests and enquiries, providing high quality professional advice and support to staff across the charity on straight forward HR related matters, and ensuring enquiries are processed in a timely and appropriate way. Co-ordinate all administration and correspondence relating to the employee life-cycle, for example, new starters and probationary periods, promotions and other contract changes through to leaving RZSS. Work with team members to provide initial policy/procedure/process advice/guidance to management and employees, through aspects of the employee life cycle to include absence management, recruitment, probation etc in accordance with the consistent application of Society policies and procedures and compliance with employment law and best practice. Work closely with the Payroll Department to ensure workforce information is kept up to date, and any problems identified and addressed. Issue accurate payroll instructions, to meet payroll deadlines; ensuring staff are paid correctly. Administer and maintain the HR Systems (employee database, appraisal, e-Learning) ensuring records are up to date and accurate, and act as point of contact with third-party suppliers regarding system updates and development. What we’re looking for: Educated to HNC/HND Level (or equivalent experience) CIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice (or equivalent experience) or willingness to obtain Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels; providing first-class customer service. Proficient in using variety of HR systems and databases, e.g. maintaining and producing reports. Good IT skills including understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR systems. Experience in an IT department providing personal support to colleagues with a range of levels of ability. Experience in all aspects of HR administration within busy HR Office. What you’ll get in return : Starting salary between £14,019 - £14,369 (offer based on experience) This is the pro-rated salary 18.75hr working week (may require some weekend working) 34 days annual leave (pro rata) Discount in both retail/catering Access to a healthcare plan Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice, plus up to 8 face to face sessions for all members. Employer contributory pension scheme You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK. Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.