Assistant HR Manager

We’re searching for a talented, experienced HR Generalist with experience of leading a small team of HR professionals who deliver excellent support to ensure our people continue delivering world-class audit across the whole of Scotland’s public sector.

We employ around 280 experts to help ensure that £40bn of public money is spent wisely – we probably audit your local hospital, your council and a good number of the other public sector organisations delivering services across Scotland. Our Edinburgh office is within walking distance of both Haymarket and Waverly stations, has stunning views across to the castle and offers a wonderful environment in which to work so you can be your very best.

We’re different, modern and have a wonderful open culture. We value simplicity and purpose in our work. Our people have the autonomy and freedom they desire to make a difference in their work. Check us out – we think you’ll love who we are, what we value and our dedication to help ensure Scotland works well for all of the people that live here.

How can you help us?

Our dynamic HR & OD team are looking to add a new, permanent full time Assistant HR Manager. We provide support covering the whole employee lifecycle; from recruitment, development, reward, employee relations and case management to name but a few. Our vision is one of world-class public audit, achieved through developing the people we employ – so we are serious about investing properly in our HR team to ensure they have all they need to deliver world-class support, leadership and fresh ideas. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to help us in the service delivery of HR&OD, the three key areas are:

• lead and deliver a quality, flawless and efficient in-house HR service delivery function. You understand modern methods of recruiting great people, supporting managers get the best from their team members, reduce sickness absence or help resolve workplace disagreements. You know how to authentically lead a small team of HR professionals to ensure efficient and effective delivery on business priorities.

• work collaboratively with colleagues. When you make a promise you always keep it! You love to organise and make sure work is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality. You are focused, resilient and can adapt to the working style of others to secure the desired outcomes.

• You have a diverse network of contacts and deep professional knowledge to meet the needs of your internal clients. You draw down on your continuous professional development, network and experience to help solve challenges you have never faced before.

The HR & OD team

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Specific Knowledge and experience...

• You’re a CIPD member.

• You are the bringer of ideas and solutions with the ability to persuade and influence others.

• You are numerate, profient in the use of business English and have excellent Microsoft Office package skills.

• You will have experience of delivering a world class HR service.

• You may have experience of working within the Public Sector, but this is not essential.

• You make it your business to network, build relationships and understand the business of your organisation.

• You are an enthusiastic, resilient and emotionally intelligent person that can hit the ground running.

Interested? Next steps

We’re keeping this nice and simple - click the apply button. Fill in our short application and, if you wish, you can share your CV.

If you like us and we think you’re great then maybe we’ll meet. We’ve reserved Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October so we can meet and get to know each other better. If successful, we’ll then agree a package and share our journey together – helping to make work better for our people and, in turn, helping make Scotland a better place for the people that live here.