HR Advisor

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks an HR Advisor for a public sector client in Edinburgh City Centre. This full-time, temporary position runs for three months with possible extension, paying £16.07 per hour. You will work 36 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with hybrid arrangements requiring office presence on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Joining an established HR team, you will handle first-point-of-contact queries, answer calls, and deliver advice aligned with policies and legislation. Responsibilities include coaching hiring managers to strengthen their confidence, steering them toward independent problem-solving, and recording comprehensive case notes.

Immediate start available for someone with sound judgement and clear communication.

Role - HR Advisor

Location - Edinburgh City Centre (hybrid working - office based on Wednesday and Thursday)

Duration - 3 months with possible extension

Pay - £16.07 per hour

Hours - Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week

Start date - immediate

The successful candidate will be joining an established HR team who are required to have confidence and are able to answer queries effectively at first point of contact.

You will be carrying out, but not be limited to:

• Answering calls
• Providing advice and guidance in accordance with company policies and legislation
• Coaching Hiring Managers to build confidence
• Guiding managers towards independent problem solving
• Adding detailed case notes to the system during live calls
• Managing your own caseload
• Taking ownership of queries and cases
• Any other tasks as required

You need to be able to think fast and on your feet, be a strong problem solver and have excellent customer service skills.