Human Resources Assistant inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED
SUN 29 DEC 2024
Alzheimer Scotland rZcZnS8
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting a leading charity focused on dementia care and brain health.
Engagement in a dynamic work environment with a fast-paced and highly flexible HR team.
Diverse responsibilities that ensure no two days are the same, enhancing job satisfaction and skill development.
Chance to collaborate with managers and other team members on recruitment, policy, and process improvements.
Access to a robust HR platform (iTrent) for improving organisational efficiency through system changes and reporting.
Ability to take ownership of payroll accuracy, contributing to organizational integrity and employee satisfaction.
Alzheimer Scotland is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for a permanent, full-time role based in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will join a small, dynamic HR team during an exciting phase of new recruitment initiatives and a comprehensive review of the HR system. Responsibilities will include supporting recruitment efforts, generating accurate reports, implementing changes to the HR platform (iTrent), and maintaining monthly payroll information. This collaborative role necessitates proactive engagement with managers on recruitment and HR policies.
Candidates should have prior experience in HR, with specific skills in recruitment, HR systems, and reporting. A keen eye for detail, flexibility in managing competing priorities, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities for applicants. The position requires valid proof of the right to work in the UK, and the application deadline is 9 am on January 13, 2025, with interviews scheduled for January 21 and 22, 2025.
Candidates should have prior experience in HR, with specific skills in recruitment, HR systems, and reporting. A keen eye for detail, flexibility in managing competing priorities, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities for applicants. The position requires valid proof of the right to work in the UK, and the application deadline is 9 am on January 13, 2025, with interviews scheduled for January 21 and 22, 2025.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh
Our charity
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.
We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our service-provision across Scotland. Our people are our greatest asset.
The role
The successful candidate will be joining a small, fast paced and highly flexible HR team at an exciting time with the launch of new recruitment across the country, as well as a full HR system review. No two days will be the same and, as HR Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the organisation on recruitment, providing accurate and timely reports and implementing scheduled system changes in our HR platform, iTrent. You will also lead on maintaining and providing accurate payroll information on a monthly basis. This is a highly collaborative role and you’ll be expected to proactively work with managers to support them on recruitment, queries and advice on policies and procedures. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with other members of the team on recruitment, system and process reviews.
The person
You’ll enjoy working with systems in recruitment, reports and organisational data and have a keen eye for detail and ways to improve processes. The successful candidate will have experience working in a previous HR role and have experience of recruitment, HR systems and reporting. We’re looking for candidates who are used to a busy workload and are comfortable working independently. Flexibility in approach and to competing priorities is essential.
Further information
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful applicant must hold relevant proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications for this position will close at 9am on Monday 13 January 2025
Interviews will be held 21 and 22 January 2025.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh
Our charity
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.
We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our service-provision across Scotland. Our people are our greatest asset.
The role
The successful candidate will be joining a small, fast paced and highly flexible HR team at an exciting time with the launch of new recruitment across the country, as well as a full HR system review. No two days will be the same and, as HR Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the organisation on recruitment, providing accurate and timely reports and implementing scheduled system changes in our HR platform, iTrent. You will also lead on maintaining and providing accurate payroll information on a monthly basis. This is a highly collaborative role and you’ll be expected to proactively work with managers to support them on recruitment, queries and advice on policies and procedures. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with other members of the team on recruitment, system and process reviews.
The person
You’ll enjoy working with systems in recruitment, reports and organisational data and have a keen eye for detail and ways to improve processes. The successful candidate will have experience working in a previous HR role and have experience of recruitment, HR systems and reporting. We’re looking for candidates who are used to a busy workload and are comfortable working independently. Flexibility in approach and to competing priorities is essential.
Further information
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful applicant must hold relevant proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications for this position will close at 9am on Monday 13 January 2025
Interviews will be held 21 and 22 January 2025.
Location: Edinburgh
Our charity
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.
We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our service-provision across Scotland. Our people are our greatest asset.
The role
The successful candidate will be joining a small, fast paced and highly flexible HR team at an exciting time with the launch of new recruitment across the country, as well as a full HR system review. No two days will be the same and, as HR Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the organisation on recruitment, providing accurate and timely reports and implementing scheduled system changes in our HR platform, iTrent. You will also lead on maintaining and providing accurate payroll information on a monthly basis. This is a highly collaborative role and you’ll be expected to proactively work with managers to support them on recruitment, queries and advice on policies and procedures. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with other members of the team on recruitment, system and process reviews.
The person
You’ll enjoy working with systems in recruitment, reports and organisational data and have a keen eye for detail and ways to improve processes. The successful candidate will have experience working in a previous HR role and have experience of recruitment, HR systems and reporting. We’re looking for candidates who are used to a busy workload and are comfortable working independently. Flexibility in approach and to competing priorities is essential.
Further information
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful applicant must hold relevant proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications for this position will close at 9am on Monday 13 January 2025
Interviews will be held 21 and 22 January 2025.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh
Our charity
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.
We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our service-provision across Scotland. Our people are our greatest asset.
The role
The successful candidate will be joining a small, fast paced and highly flexible HR team at an exciting time with the launch of new recruitment across the country, as well as a full HR system review. No two days will be the same and, as HR Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the organisation on recruitment, providing accurate and timely reports and implementing scheduled system changes in our HR platform, iTrent. You will also lead on maintaining and providing accurate payroll information on a monthly basis. This is a highly collaborative role and you’ll be expected to proactively work with managers to support them on recruitment, queries and advice on policies and procedures. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with other members of the team on recruitment, system and process reviews.
The person
You’ll enjoy working with systems in recruitment, reports and organisational data and have a keen eye for detail and ways to improve processes. The successful candidate will have experience working in a previous HR role and have experience of recruitment, HR systems and reporting. We’re looking for candidates who are used to a busy workload and are comfortable working independently. Flexibility in approach and to competing priorities is essential.
Further information
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful applicant must hold relevant proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications for this position will close at 9am on Monday 13 January 2025
Interviews will be held 21 and 22 January 2025.
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