HR Adviser

We're working with a dynamic Edinburgh-based professional services powerhouse on this exciting opportunity. Are you a proactive HR professional looking to make a massive impact in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a generalist HR expert to lead end-to-end people operations, using modern HRIS platforms and Microsoft 365 to drive employee engagement and high-performance culture throughout a 6-month fixed-term contract. The Role

• Lead complex Employee Relations (ER) cases including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes in full compliance with UK Employment Law.
• Spearhead end-to-end recruitment strategies, managing everything from job board attraction and candidate screening to offer management and onboarding.
• Act as a strategic partner to managers, providing data-driven insights through monthly HR KPI reporting, workforce forecasting, and headcount metrics.
• Drive organizational change by updating HR policies and supporting performance management cycles, work reviews, and talent development initiatives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle within the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and seamless HR administration.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor or HR Officer role with a deep understanding of UK Employment Legislation.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards accreditation is highly desired for this technical advisory role.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams) and experience navigating sophisticated HR Systems/HRIS.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-volume sickness absence management and capability processes with a commercially focused approach.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build immediate credibility with senior stakeholders and diverse teams.

What's On Offer

• Full remote working flexibility, allowing you to deliver impact from anywhere while supporting an Edinburgh-central hub.
• Diverse exposure across the entire HR remit, perfect for a generalist looking to sharpen their ER and recruitment skills.
• A collaborative and supportive HR team culture that values proactive initiative and process improvement.

Apply via Haystack today!