Human Resources Advisor

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a People Adviser for an initial 5 month contract on a rate of £246.71/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid working.

Responsibilities:

- Managing complex HR casework to outcome and in line with good employment practice

- Providing practical advice to managers, and others in their role as employers, across the full spectrum of HR policies and procedures

- Supporting managers to identify job requirements. This includes developing job descriptions, adverts and recruitment strategies to attract and identify a diverse range of candidates

Essential Skills:

- An experienced HR professional (CIPD qualified or equivalent) with in-depth practical knowledge and application of UK employment legislation

- Experience of providing autonomous advice, whilst knowing when to escalate issues or seek advice from the internal legal team

- Managing casework, often complex, involving the full HR lifecycle, in line with good employment practice

- Advising on and leading recruitment campaigns including the development of job descriptions, adverts, assessment and selection techniques

- Demonstrable planning and excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines across a number of different work streams.

- Ability to create a collaborative, inclusive working culture with an understanding of the needs of the end user

- Excellent communication and customer management skills, building rapport and relationships at all levels

- Digital proficiency, including the ability to review data and use HR systems effectively

- Proficiency in MS Office and Excel

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

24-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English