HR Assistant

Vacancy

HR Assistant

Location: Edinburgh || Contract: Permanent || Salary: Competitive

Our Edinburgh office is situated in the heart of the bustling city centre, with panoramic views of the castle, gardens and Princes Street below. The office is always alive with activity as it houses a 65-strong team consisting of mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and support teams. The office’s open plan kitchen and staff break out area often plays host to our team’s socialising time, whether it’s over a morning coffee, lunch or after work unwind.

Purpose

You will be responsible for HR administration and managing the employee life cycle throughout the entire employee journey with Harley Haddow, from recruitment to exit. Your role is essential in ensuring a smooth and efficient HR function that supports both employees and the business.

Working alongside the HR Advisor and HR Manager, you will be involved in developing and improving all aspects of the employee experience, including culture, communication, staff engagement, learning and development, and policy and procedure. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with employment legislation and undertake HR projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Areas of Focus

HR administration, including maintaining staff files, HR procedures, and correspondence.

Providing HR support to staff as required.

Recruitment support, including managing the ATS system and candidate journey.

Onboarding and offboarding processes.

Reviewing and improving the employee experience.

Assisting with compliance, policy updates, and projects.

Supporting benefits administration and HR-related payroll processes.

Primary Responsibilites

Handling general HR queries from employees.

Using HiBob and other systems to manage HR processes efficiently.

Ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

Providing HR assistance, including employee documentation, contract amendments, and policy guidance.

Monitoring and managing HR & Recruitment inboxes.

Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, including induction, contracts and pre-employment checks.

Managing the ATS system, tracking candidates, and communicating with applicants to ensure the best candidate experience.

Supporting the HR Manager and HR Advisor with employee relations minute taking.

Assisting in coordinating training and professional development initiatives.

Supporting HR projects such as induction and policy updates.

Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company policies.

Role Requirements - Professional & Technical

Knowledge & Experience

Relevant HR qualification and/or experience of HR administration

Excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office Suite

Strong communication skills – listening, note/minute taking and emails

Ability to work within a team

Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

Ability to liaise with others at all levels

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proactive and enthusiastic attitude

Take your career to the next level and apply now!

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