HR Advisor (Temporary)
- Location:
- City Chambers George Square Glasgow, G2 1DU
- Salary:
- £34,922.37 - £40,644.84 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our busy HR team within Education Services to deliver a professional HR service to both Managers and Heads of Establishment predominantly within the Workforce Planning and Resourcing Team.
You will provide expert technical advice, guidance and case management whilst ensuring effective interpretation and application of Council policies and procedures. You should be highly organised and have excellent administration, digital and data analysis skills with particular experience in using Microsoft Excel. You will also have experience working as part of a fast-paced team with a desire to create a positive working environment.
You will work directly to an HR Officer, whilst providing support and assistance across the team and to the Senior HR Officer on day-to-day operational workforce planning matters and service reform projects.
You will be customer focused supporting our Heads of Establishment across the city and have excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to manage a range of conflicting priorities. Experience of HR service delivery within a unionised environment is desirable.
Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring the needs of the service are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.
We are committed to supporting the successful candidates with their future career pathway through development and success in post.
Ideally, you will be in possession of, or working towards, a relevant HR qualification.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation with us about the roles on offer, please contact Karen Strachan, HR Manager, at karen.strachan@glasgow.gov.uk or on 07788 568686. Interviews will be conducted week beginning 9 December 2024.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required on appointment.
This post is temporary for a period up to June 2026.
Application Packs
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Further Information
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