HR Advisor

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

HR Advisor

Job reference: REQ0883

Location: Inverness/Edinburgh

Salary: £34,362 - £36,658 per annum plus 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits scheme

Contract: Full time

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotland’s National forests and land.

About the Role
As an HR Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for people management queries across FLS. You’ll deliver generalist HR advice and support, focusing on the employee lifecycle, case management, recruitment, job evaluation, and organisational change projects. Your insights will contribute to embedding our People Strategy across Scotland.

About the Team
Our People Management team is central to supporting FLS’s employees and line managers. Comprising HR Business Partners and HR Advisors, we work closely with specialist functions such as Talent and Resourcing, Learning & Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and more. Together, we deliver a comprehensive HR service to ensure FLS thrives as an agency.

Key Job Criteria
Candidates should have or be willing to work towards CIPD membership, with a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders, are essential. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

What we can offer you

• 37 hours per week moving to 35 hours in early 2025.
• We are a hugely flexible employer and we are proud to be known for our approach to ensuring a healthy work life balance.
• We offer a significant pension contribution into a defined benefits scheme.
• Our annual leave allowances are very favourable and support our commitment to your wellbeing.
• Generous paid leave allowances.
• Vast range of employee discounts and many more benefits.

If you’re interested, please see the job description and Success Profile document attached for a full role overview.

Closing date: 26 January 2025.