NHS Scotland
Assistant HR Advisor - Human Resources
NHS ScotlandUnited Kingdom1 day ago
Part-timeHuman Resources
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 42,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

As a member of the Human Resource Support and Advice Unit (HRSAU) team you will contribute to the provision of a responsive, professional and high quality, customer focussed service to managers and employees across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. You will provide HR support to a diverse range of non-complex employee relations issues including Attendance Management, Conduct, Grievance, Capability and Bullying & Harassment. Ideally you will have experience of working in a fast paced, multi-unionised environment and managing a high volume HR caseload.

You will be a member of CIPD and have the minimum of a CIPD Accredited Certificate in HR Practice or have equivalent relevant practical Human Resources experience in a large complex organisation.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and pride yourself on providing quality customer service. As well as organisational, time management and prioritisation skills you should demonstrate continual professional development through attendance at Employment Law study days, accessing updates through the Internet and journals.

It is essential that you have knowledge of employment legislation and Human Resources policies. In addition, knowledge of terms and conditions of service relevant to the range of staff groups within the NHS would be beneficial. You will also be confident in using the full range of Microsoft packages and have the ability to access and analyse HR data by utilising databases and HR information management systems.

As this post is agile and covers a wide geographic area, a driving licence and use of a car is essential.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is a fixed-term or secondment post of 6 months.

Based at Gartnavel Royal Hospital.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist and advise managers in reducing and maintaining acceptable absence levels in accordance with the NHS Scotland Workforce Attendance policy. Support managers by providing advice and guidance, attendance at formal review meetings, conduct hearings and reviewing management statements of case. Attend and participate in Occupational Health case conferences as required.
  • Advise on and where appropriate support informal resolutions to employee relations matters including conduct, grievance, bullying and harassment, capability and performance issues.
  • Support managers to investigate non-complex matters in connection with conduct and grievance procedures. This includes participation in investigations, assisting with and reviewing management statements of case and attending hearings in support of the manager.
  • Supporting the manager in the lead up to ill health retirements with submission of forms and liaising with payroll; referring to Human Resources Advisor for guidance where necessary.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

  • CIPD membership with a Certificate in People Practice, or strong practical HR experience gained in a large or complex organisation.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with a commitment to delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focussed service.
  • A solid understanding of employment legislation and HR policies, with the ability to advise and coach managers in attendance‑related decisions.
  • Strong organisational and time‑management skills, particularly in managing a large, varied, complex, and fast‑moving caseload.
  • Good IT capability, including MS Office and HR information systems, with confidence in using data to support clear, evidence‑based advice.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

  • A minimum of 27 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
  • Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
  • Enhanced pay for working public holidays
  • NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
  • Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Gordon White, Head of HRSAU, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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