HR Adviser

Job Description

Title: HR AdviserType: Fixed Term, Full-TimeSalary: £34,465 - £39,979 per annumLocation: SRUC King’s Buildings, EdinburghREF: CFPS/HR/026/23Closing Date: 21 November 2023SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.We are currently seeking experienced HR generalists 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 activitiessuch as discipline, grievance, performance management, pay & reward and absence management as well as contributing to SRUC-wide HR activities and projects.1. Main Purpose:The HR Adviser will support the HR Business Partner in providing an effective Human Resource function for aligned areas of the business. The post holder will provide professional advice and administration support on generalist HR issues covering the endto end employment cycle on a Divisional basis as well as contributing to SRUC-wide HR activities and projects.2. Scope:Reporting to the Human Resources Business Partner, 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
• The post-holder will perform additional duties as directed from time to time by the HR Business Partner

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 i.e. 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.Closing date: 21 November 2023What you will get in return

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership discounts
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the Apply link.Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Keyskills :
Employee Relations Generalists Partnering HR Policies Workforce Planning