Overview
We are looking for a confident, compassionate, and capable HR Manager to join us on a fixed-term basis covering maternity leave. In this pivotal role, you will lead on key HR functions, support a dedicated team of staff, and ensure smooth and effective people operations during a critical transition period.
If you’re passionate about people, policy, and driving positive change — we would love to hear from you.
More details on the role and how to apply are found on the company website: HR Manager (Maternity cover) - Scottish Refugee Council
*Fixed term contract 31st January 2027 (Maternity cover)*
Key areas & responsibilities
* This role will manage and oversee the Human Resource function (HR), ensuring the effective implementation, development, and compliance of HR systems, policies, and practices across the organisation.
* The role includes line management of the HR Administrator, ensuring all HR processes are legally compliant and aligned with organisational values.
* Provide administrative support to the People Committee of the Board and lead or contribute to HR-related projects as required.
* Provide high level advice and support on current and changing employment legislation and impact on working practices.
* Assist managers on HR matters ensuring best practice.
Qualifications
* Educated to higher level or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Required Skills
* Experience of providing high-level HR support to an organisation
* Experience of staff management and supervision
* Ability to forward plan and manage internal and external recruitment
* Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases
* Excellent administrative skills including the ability to identify administrative needs and develop and maintain appropriate systems to meet them
* Ability to take accurate minutes, including being able to interpret and sum up complex discussions concisely
* Ability to draft routine and non-routine correspondence and reports
* Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills including diplomacy
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Employee benefits package
* Salary: £41,526 per annum
* 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
* Progressive salary structure
* Flexible working options
* Training and development opportunities
* Union recognition
* Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
* Enhanced pay benefits
* Enhanced pension
* Counselling & coaching service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eye care scheme
* Death in service & 24-hour GP service
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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