F&C 3801- G2 Personnel Assistant (604305)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 26 February 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term until January 2027
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £28,340 - £33,231 per year
 

A temporary vacancy has arisen for a Personnel Assistant within Personnel Services, Finance and Corporate Resources to cover a period of maternity leave.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and provide proactive support to employees and managers in relation to a wide range of HR related enquiries and policy matters. 

About the Role

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the workload of a small team of Clerical Assistants within our busy HR transactions team.  The team are responsible for liaising closely with employees and line managers to process complex changes to employees’ contracts of employment and pay, in line with agreed timescales.

You will be a confident communicator with previous experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment, who is resilient, positive and quick to learn.  You should have the ability to work successfully as part of a team, in a highly professional manner, whilst always exercising confidentiality and discretion. Supervisory experience is not essential however, would be an advantage.

Working to deadlines is key part of this role therefore the successful applicants should have a keen eye for detail, be calm under pressure and be able to proactively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment so that our customer service standards are maintained at all times and the required deadlines are met.

View the Personnel Assistant job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

• Provide detailed examples of work-related duties or other activities which demonstrate your ability to undertake the duties of this post as described.
• Describe a project or task you have been involved in that required you to use your initiative or adopt an alternative approach to resolve a problem or issue. Explain how you approached this and what steps you used

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.