Reference: FRS/
Closing Date: Friday 12th December
Hours: 36hr per week (Monday to Friday)
Location: At one of our sites (Glenrothes, Dunfermline, Ladybank) upon discussion (but will be required to travel to other facilities within Fife and further afield as required)
Salary: FC7 £33,.26 – £41,.91 (£17.97 - £22.36 per hour)
Status: Permanent
Who we are
We are an Arms Length External Organisations (ALEO) of Fife Council and a key leader in waste and resource management across Scotland who provide high quality services to public sector, commercial and domestic clients. We create and deliver sustainable solutions to the challenges our customers face.
With a workforce of more than people we undertake waste management activities and handle over, tonnes of waste and recyclable materials per year. We operate: Material Recovery Facilities; an Anaerobic Digestion Plant, Aerobic composting operations, 11 household waste recycling centres, around multi-material recycling points, fuel production, landfill gas recovery, combined heat & power plant, district heating, landfill sites, leachate treatment facilities and all the associated logistics and support for these business operations.
Position details
We are seeking an experienced and skilled HR Adviser to join our team in a fast-paced, and interesting commercial environment.
Reporting directly to the HR Manager you will have extensive up to date employment law and case management knowledge and expertise. This role will be responsible for delivering all aspects of HR across the organisation, advising on day-to-day operational matters, develop and update HR policies as well as supporting and coaching managers in the deployment of sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance management procedures, delivering HR training and improve our access to employee benefits. An excellent and confident communicator you will be required to successfully manage some difficult employer stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes for the business. As an associated employer of Fife Council, it is essential you have an appreciation of working in a unionised, public-sector environment.
Who we are looking for
You must have experience in a similar role in a busy and complex HR environment and be educated to degree level or equivalent in a related field, and CIPD qualification (or working towards). We will require copies of educational certificates and professional institute membership status if invited for interview.
In addition, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
1. work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with managers and other stakeholders e.g. Trade Unions, national working groups.
2. coach managers/supervisors in all aspects of HR practices.
3. manage a high and demanding workload, to prioritise and organise work and to respond quickly to changing demands.
4. manage conflicting priorities and take an analytical approach to problem solving with the ability to determine creative and practical solutions
5. research, develop and implement bespoke solutions to emerging HR issues, often in conjunction with Fife Council key personnel
6. Work effectively as part of a team as well as being a self-starter.
If you are a results-driven HR professional looking for an exciting challenge in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you.
What we Offer
As an ALEO of Fife Council we offer a range of valuable benefits including a competitive salary aligned with national negotiated pay scales, generous annual leave entitlement and access to Local Government Pension Scheme – one of the most secure and rewarding pension arrangements available. Our employees also benefit from flexible working options, comprehensive family-friendly policies and strong employment practices that support healthy work-life balance and long-term career.
How to apply:
Please contact for an Application Form and Role Profile. For enquiries and further details of the post please contact .