Scottish Agricultural College Hiring for HR Adviser Opportunities at Edinburgh Full Time

Salary: £32,365 – £37,879 per annum (under review)

Location: SRUC Edinburgh

Reference: Permanent (CFPS/HR/026/22) / Fixed term for 2 years (CFPS/HR/027/22)

Closing date: 14 August June 2022

We are currently seeking experienced HR Advisers to join our team based in Edinburgh providing HR advice and support to the business throughout Scotland and the north of England. Support covers a broad range of HR areas including employee relations activities such as discipline, grievance, performance management, pay & reward and absence management as well as contributing to SRUC-wide HR activities and projects.

In this role you will:
provide key support to the HR Business Partner in the provision of a professional and value add operational HR Business Partnering model on a Divisional basis

support the HR Business Partner in meeting Divisional operational HR objectives and service Standards

support the HR Business Partner in delivering Divisional HR projects and change initiatives

provide advice and support across a broad range of HR issues, particularly employee Relations issues such as discipline, grievance, performance management, pay and reward and absence management

act as HR lead on case management, working with managers to analyse cases, gather necessary background information, identify and assess options, and support/guide decision making (including acting as HR lead at discipline/grievance investigations and hearings) to ensure consistent, appropriate and pro-active HR solutions are adopted, while associated risks are managed/minimised

advise managers and staff on HR policies, procedures and systems

source, interpret and analyse management information to assist in workforce planning, engaging with the HR Business Partner to agree and implement associated action plans

contribute to the design, review, revision, implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures and encourage the consistent application of related best practice on a Divisional basis

deputise for and represent the HR Business Partner as appropriate both internally and externally.

You should be degree level qualified in a related discipline (e.g. Human Resources, Training or a related subject) or possess equivalent experience. Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. CIPD (or a willingness to achieve) is highly desirable.

You should have a proven track record of working in HR at a professional level with demonstrable experience of managing, engaging, influencing and advising managers on the HR aspects of business issues. You will bring a well-developed knowledge of relevant HR best practice, employment legislation, terms and conditions of employment and should have a proven track record of successfully managing the expectations of multiple stakeholders in a busy environment.

We currently have two roles available:
1 x Full time / permanent (CFPS/HR/026/22)

1 x Full time / fixed term for 2 years (CFPS/HR/027/22)

Please indicate clearly on your application form if you would like to be considered for both roles.

It is our intention to conduct interviews on 24th and 25th August 2022.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars document before proceeding with your application.

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