HR Advisor-Talent Acquisition Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities. Over the last few months, we’ve taken the opportunity to review our HR operating model & underpinning structure and roles. As a result, we’ve got some exciting new opportunities to join our great HR team. As part of the team working in the Human Resources Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of Human Resources to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line. Key responsibilities of the role include – * Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist by sourcing, assessing and successfully placing candidates in Police Staff roles in the organisation. * Provide end to end recruitment process working closely with multiple hiring managers across the organisation, including advertising, direct sourcing of candidates, managing advert responses, evaluating applications as well as supporting interviews. * Ensure effective administrative support, aiding successful delivery of the staff recruitment service across the force; ensure positive candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process; provide line management support for a team of recruitment administrators. Preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who demonstrate – * Liaising with senior stakeholders up to HoD level * Taking the lead on recruitment campaigns * Provide detailed reports from our e-recruitment system to assist hiring managers * Deputise for Specialists in their absence * Work closely with stakeholders to understand, shape and create effective recruitment campaigns * Engage, develop and build recruitment brands for all staff stakeholders * Train and develop administrators on full end to end staff recruitment process * Maintaining the recruitment ATS * Tracking Recruitment metrics and presenting key insight information to support stakeholders shape future campaigns and attract high calibre candidates * Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, department heads and other stakeholders to better understand hiring needs and refine recruitment process * Staying informed about market trends, industry salary standards and competitor hiring practices * Support wider recruitment activities to deliver against all agreed workplan priorities * Keep up to date and advise on employment law legislation for all aspects of the recruitment process * Review and act on candidate and stakeholder feedback to always deliver a positive recruitment journey * Devise and deliver stakeholder recruitment engagement workshops and presentations For full information including responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland Career site. Why join us? * Competitive salary with annual increments * Full-time or part-time shift patterns * 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays * Local government pension scheme for long-term security * Ongoing training to develop your skills * Opportunities for career progression and professional growth * Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment * Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application. TO APPLY Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 4061 Applications close at midday on the 1st August 2025