People Coordinator

Job title: People Coordinator | Grade: 2 | Employment type: permanent | Hours: full time (35 hours per week) | Starting salary: £28,250 from 1 April 2026 | Directorate: Corporate Services and Accounts | Department: People and OD | Location: Edinburgh | Closing date: 31 March 2026 (23:55)

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised People Coordinator to support the delivery of a high-quality People & OD service across the organisation.

This role sits at the heart of the employee lifecycle, covering recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, employee records and engagement activity. You’ll play a key role in ensuring processes run smoothly, data is accurate, and colleagues receive a responsive and professional service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment activity, including adverts, candidate communication and pre-employment checks
• Managing onboarding processes, preparing documentation and setting up employee records
• Supporting payroll processes, including maintaining accurate data and processing changes
• Coordinating employee exit processes and updating systems and records
• Supporting pension administration, including auto-enrolment and scheme notifications
• Assisting with training coordination, Learning Management System administration and employee engagement activities
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems
• Monitoring and responding to queries through the People inbox
• Providing administrative support to People projects and formal processes, including note taking
• Contributing to continuous improvement of People processes and services.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload independently
• A customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to use initiative and work proactively
• Integrity and a clear understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information
• Good IT skills, including M365 and HR systems.

What we offer:

• A meaningful role where your work makes a real impact
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34 days, rising to 42 days after two years’ service)
• Enhanced family-friendly leave entitlements
• Access to wellbeing support, mental health support and an employee assistance programme
• Access to a wide range of discounts (including gym and retail) and the Cycle to Work scheme through our partner, Edenred.

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the Job Description.

Completed applications should be returned by 23.55 on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Following the sift successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment and competency-based interview in the week commencing 6 April and/or week commencing 13 April 2026.

About Us

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for all individuals in Scotland. As a non-departmental public body, SLAB operates independently but is accountable to the Scottish Government. Our mission is simple: to provide essential legal support to those who need it most, ensuring fair access to justice for all.

We manage and continually improve the delivery of publicly funded legal assistance and provide strategic advice to Scottish Ministers, shaping the future of legal aid in Scotland. In a dynamic and evolving legal landscape, our work is central to the functioning of the justice system, supporting the courts and helping people navigate complex legal matters.

At SLAB, we believe in the power of a diverse, talented workforce. We employ individuals from all backgrounds, bringing a range of skills and experiences to our workforce. Every role, whether directly interacting with the public or providing behind-the-scenes support, makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with a comprehensive employment package. To learn more about working with SLAB and the benefits we offer, please visit www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to being fair, inclusive and a place where all belong.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.

We will ensure that the disclosure of disability status will not negatively impact anyone’s application. Where reasonable, we are committed to guaranteeing an interview to every applicant who indicates they have a disability, under the Equality Act 2010, and meets the minimum criteria for the role.

For further information on SLAB’s services, values, and how the legal aid system works, please visit www.slab.org.uk.