Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
HR Assistant
HR Assistant at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- HR Advisor
Reference 57536724
About the role
Your new company
Hays is thrilled to be partnering with a respected andforward-thinking professional servicesorganisation to recruit an HR Assistant who will join their expanding HR teamon a permanent basis.
Your new role
This organisation is looking for an organised and proactive HR Assistantto join their team. In this role, you will provide essential operational andadministrative support across the full employee life cycle, helping to deliverhigh-quality, day-to-day HR services. You will play a key part in ensuringthe HR processes run smoothly, are compliant with professional standards, andmeet all legal and regulatory requirements.
Key areas ofresponsibility within this exciting new role include:
- Managing the HR inbox and working through any queries
- Timely and accurate completion of HR correspondence and documentation
- Updating of HR templates
- Holiday administration: calculation of holiday entitlement, dealing with queries and enquiries
- Training administration: maintenance of training diary and records, issuing attendance registers and evaluation sheets, organising of training sessions (internal & external training)
- Administration and maintenance of HRIS
- Processing daily absences and dealing with associated tasks
- Supporting the team with administration relating to the performance review process
- Dealing with all administration associated with new starters, leavers, contractual changes and any other changes relating to staff
- Onboarding, including organising induction training and preparing induction packs
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have experience in an administration role, ideally within an HR function. You may be a Human Resources graduate looking to obtain your first role to kick-start your HR career. It is vital that you possess strong organisational skills and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail. This role will require high levels of professionalism, confidence to build relationships with business stakeholders, as well as an adaptable and positive approach to your work on a daily basis.
What you'll get in return
This organisation offers a competitive remunerationpackage, flexible working, and a real chance to progress and develop yourcareer. This role will be a hybrid working position, with regularcollaboration days with the HR team in the office in central Edinburgh.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Reference: 57536724 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 17 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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