Human Resource Administrator

4 days ago


Huntly, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time £29,334 - £33,569 per year

Vacancy Type

Temporary/Fixed Term

Duration

9 months

Location

HMP Castle Huntly

Pay Band

C

Salary

£29,634 to £33,569

Closing Date

15/12/2025, 23:55

Hours of work

Normal Office Hours

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Weekly Hours

35

Job Purpose

You will form part of the HR service delivery team and will be based within HMP Castle Huntly. You will contribute to the overall Northern Cluster HR team's service delivery, operations and HR decision making within your specific establishment. You will have significant cultural and change management opportunities and will be in a position to influence these directly and on a daily basis. You will provide professional HR advice in addition to supporting the HRBP, Establishment Management Team and Employees, ensuring such advice and support is in line with legislation and SPS Policy and Procedure.

Responsibilities

Support management in all matters relation to HR including the day-to-day management of work force planning, resourcing and monitoring of staff in post against the establishments complement, including the provision of management reports.

Support the case management in all matters relating to HR process, policy and intervention, including the management and use of the SPS Managing Absence and Attendance Policy and Procedure.

Provision and interrogation of Management Information Systems.

Representation for HR Business Partner at various meetings as required.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.

Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 5 National 5s, or equivalent, including English and Maths/Arithmetic, (at grade 3/C or above) or relevant experience. (Essential)

CIPD Foundation Diploma in HR Practice (or equivalent HR qualification) or willing to work towards. (Desirable).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Experience of working in a HR environment, with particular focus on operational HR experience. (Essential)

Experience of using MS Office packages and computerised records/databases as effective business tools, with the expectation to undertake any arising development related to job role. (Essential)

Excellent problem solving skills and sound judgement, knowing when to escalate issues and when to deal with and make decisions independently. (Essential)

Knowledge of Employment Legislation and Data Protection Legislation. (Essential)

Behaviour Requirements

Relationships & Collaboration

Plan & Organise

Accountability & Initiative

Listen & Communicate

Selection method 1

Interview



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