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HR Advisor

Office Angels
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6PZ, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The HR Advisor position is based in Livingston and offers a salary of up to £35k, depending on experience.
  • This full-time role, under a 12-month fixed-term contract, requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in an HR Manager or comparable HR Generalist role.
  • Key responsibilities include managing absence, recruitment, employee relations, and preparing for audits while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Candidates should possess strong HR advisory skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ideally familiarity with SAP HR and Workday.
  • The role aims to foster a positive workplace culture and improve employee engagement, with applications encouraged from those ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Livingston (office based)

Salary: Up to £35k (depending on experience)

Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday

Contract Details: 12-month FTC

Start Date: ASAP

About Our Client:

Our client is highly successful within the manufacturing industry, offering a range of sustainable solutions for a variety of customers and clients. They are looking for an HR Advisor with generalist experience to join their very busy team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for tasks such as absence management, handling disciplinaries, recruitment, on-boarding, audit preparation, and managing grievances.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the go-to person for all HR-related questions, offering timely and informed support.
  • Handle confidential employee records, ensuring they are accurate and comply with regulations.
  • Create formal letters and contracts for both new and existing employees with attention to detail.
  • Aid in managing employee relations cases, including taking notes and providing expert HR advice during absence reviews, disciplinary actions, and grievance meetings.
  • Supervise the internal time and attendance system, ensuring managers use the payroll system efficiently.
  • Oversee the recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates.
  • Prepare for audits, both internal and external, ensuring all HR and legal documentation is compliant.
  • Encourage effective communication practices and support initiatives for employee engagement and well being.
  • Collaborate with local Trade Union representatives to maintain positive employee and industrial relations.
  • Support the management team and UK People team with various ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Ideally a minimum of 5 year's experience as an HR Manager or in a comparable HR Generalist role.
  • Strong HR advisory and coaching capabilities, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with SAP HR, SAP Time and Attendance, and Workday would be beneficial.
  • Proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for effective documentation and presentations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining discretion while handling confidential matters.
  • Well-organised, with a talent for prioritising, multitasking, and performing under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently while providing support to a variety of stakeholders.

Are you ready to get stuck into a very fast paced environment play a pivotal role in shaping a positive workplace culture? If so, we want to hear from you! To apply, hit 'apply now', email or call the branch on .

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.