HR Advisor

**Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new opportunity?**

**Do you have experience of working in a fast-paced environment within a large organisation?**

**Are you passionate about engaging with others and working as part of a team to achieve shared goals?**

**_ Who We Are_**

As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services.

**_ The Role_**

This role supports the ER Service which covers approximately 2100 staff (headcount) over all regional and local centres. The post holder will provide an ER service across the Board and be a central point of contact for Department Managers and Heads of Service, Divisional Leads, employees, and staff side. You will be an authorised signatory for payroll forms for all local staff joining and leaving the organisation and for contractual variations.

**_ Key Responsibilities_**
- Providing guidance and accurate interpretation to management and staff on all new terms and conditions of employment (e.g. Agenda for Change & PIN), policies and corporate initiatives (e.g. organisational change), in order to ensure their effective implementation and to ensure that issues arising during the transitional period are raised and addressed.
- Delivering HR policy training and awareness sessions to managers and staff as well as delivering training and awareness based on identified training needs to individual areas.
- Ensuring compliance with all procedures regarding financial management through generating and recording purchase orders, invoices, payroll documentation and expenses. Adhere to systems regarding booking of travel and accommodation, ensuring best use of time and budget.
- Reviewing progress against work targets with the Head of HR on a monthly basis as part of the operational HR team and quarterly on an individual basis. Advice is available from the Head of HR as required.
- Many other duties, please read the job pack for a more detailed description.

**_ Successful Applicant will:_**
- Hold degree level knowledge and experience, with a postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management
- Have chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, preferably at MCIPD level.
- Demonstrate extensive HR generalist experience, preferably in the public sector, working in an exposed role with evidence of a high level of initiative.
- Have proven up to date knowledge of current and pending employment legislation with a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**_ Benefits_**

NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a Fixed-term contract or Secondment (up to 9 months) on Band 6 £37,831 - £46,100 Per Annum (pro rata if applicable). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.

We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:

- 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
- NHS discounts on goods and services
- HELP, employee support and assistance

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the success of a public organisation.

**_ Interested?_