Your new company

Hays are delighted to be partnering with a public sector organisation based in Edinburgh, who are looking for a proactive and detail driven HR Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in delivering a consistently high quality service.

Your new role

• Providing comprehensive HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and efficiency.
• Leading on absence management reporting, working closely with the HR Business Partner to track, analyse and present key data.
• Supporting the wider HR team to deliver a professional, responsive and people‑centred service to the organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while promoting HR best practice in everything you do.
• Maintaining high‑quality documentation and systems to keep our HR processes running smoothly.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong administrative skills ideally within an HR team.
• Confidence working with data, particularly around absence reporting and analysis.
• A collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

What you'll get in return

You’ll be part of a supportive HR team that values continuous improvement, shared learning and delivering an excellent service. This is a great opportunity to grow your HR career while making a meaningful contribution to the organisation. The hourly rate for this role is £15-17 per hour dependent on experience and offers flexible hybrid working.

What you need to do now

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.