Job Description

HR Advisor

Salary

: Points 37?39 - 34,753.83 - 36,929.76 p.a. (expected start at the bottom of the scale)

Hours:

39 hours per week

Location

: Remote/home working with requirement to attend meetings and work at The Action Group's Prentice Centre Office in Edinburgh, when required. Travel to this location from home is not covered.

Requirements

:


The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional who can balance sound technical knowledge with a calm, people-centred approach. This role is about supporting managers, guiding colleagues through challenging situations, and upholding our commitment to high-quality, person-centred support.


You'll need strong written and spoken communication skills, confidence in advising on employment matters, and the ability to manage a varied caseload with accuracy and discretion. You should be organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving HR environment. Previous HR advisory or management experience is essential, along with up-to-date employment law knowledge.

How to apply

To apply, please read the

full job description and person specification

, then submit your CV and cover letter.


To learn more about our recruitment process please click the link -

Our Recruitment Process

To support our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, we invite all candidates to optionally complete the

Equal Opportunities Form for Applicants

Equality Statement | The Action Group

This is a regulated role and requires PVG Disclosure Scotland


As part of our recruitment process, candidates who have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months in the last 10 years will be required to provide a Criminal Convictions Certificate (or equivalent) from the relevant country or countries. Please note that the cost of obtaining this certificate will be the responsibility of the candidate.


If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible for everyone.

The Action Group Recruitment

recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk

0131 285 5207

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our committed and friendly Human Resources team. In this role, you will provide high-quality HR support to managers across The Action Group, ensuring that our people practices are fair, consistent, and aligned with our values. You'll play a key part in helping managers navigate employee relations, supporting our HR processes, and contributing to a positive experience for our colleagues across the organisation.


We are a collaborative team of HR practitioners who care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on the services we provide. We are looking for someone who is confident advising on HR matters, able to manage a varied caseload, and comfortable using their judgement in fast-moving situations. You will need excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships with managers and colleagues at all levels.


The Action Group is an Investors in

People Gold

Award winning organisation, and we demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by being a

Disability Confident Leader

and a

Stonewall Diversity Champion

. We are also proud to be accredited as a

Living Wage Employer

.

Role and Responsibilities

As an HR Advisor at The Action Group, you will play a key role in supporting our managers and colleagues across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers on policies, procedures, employment law, and employee relations matters. Supporting the management of employee relations cases, including conduct, performance, and absence issues. Coaching and developing managers to improve their people management skills and understanding of HR best practice. Contributing to the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and strategies. Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports from our HR information systems. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, governing bodies, and organisational policies, including immigration, sponsorship, and social care sector requirements. Supporting HR projects and initiatives as required. Acting as a champion for equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work. Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

This is a varied and rewarding role, providing opportunities to make a real impact on the experience of colleagues and the wider work of The Action Group.

Required Criteria

Acceptance and support of The Action Group's values At least three years' experience in a Human Resources role, including HR advisory or management experience. Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and good practice. Ability to provide clear, professional advice and support to managers and colleagues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook). Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion. Collaborative team player with a professional and approachable manner. Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused. Available to work 39 hours per week.

Desired Criteria

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above); Level 7 preferred. Experience using HR systems such as Cascade. Experience working in HR within the social care sector. Experience of coaching or training managers and colleagues. Understanding of safer recruitment practices and data protection legislation. Forward-thinking and creative approach to problem solving.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Our History

The Action Group was set up in 1976 by a group of parents and carers of people who had learning disabilities and other support needs. They began by campaigning for better services for the people they cared about in the local area of Leith and Restalrig. This group, who all lived in the north east of Edinburgh, took the name Area 5 Action Group from the Social Work Department's area in which they lived.

Providing and Improving Learning Disability Care for Over 45 Years

The Action Group was, and continues to be, a membership organisation with the twin aims of campaigning for, and providing, good community care services. In 1976, services and supports in the community were few and far between and large institutions and hospitals, like Gogarburn in Edinburgh, were the main service for children and adults.


Locally, The Area 5 Action Group ran a high profile political and media campaign to get learning disability and support needs on the agenda. It also explored ways to develop service-provision


By 1985, now called The North Edinburgh Action Group, membership had grown and service users came from all over Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian.


By 1992, with development plans focussing across an even wider area, a further name change to The Action Group was made.


Over the years the Action Group has been at the forefront of campaigning for and providing high quality community services.

Company Culture

The Vision

That Families caring for a person and individuals who have support needs and/or Learning Disability encounter no barriers to their chosen lifestyle, are able to follow a path of choice and can enrich their opportunities.

The Mission

To Value, listen and involve people so that our every action is judged to be the best.

The Values

An ordinary life includes the 5 accomplishments which derives from the work of John O'Brien.


These values are at the heart of the organisation.


People accessing our services should have:

Community presence - Relationships

Competency - Respect - Choice

Company Benefits

Looking to make a difference?

Make a difference in your community and in people's lives by becoming a support worker with us!


Your goal will be to help people with additional support needs to gain or maintain their independence, and going about their lives in general, to support with work, health and wellbeing, or attending and participating in activities.

HSF Health Plans for The Action Group Full-time & Part-time employees

HSF Perkbox - HSF Assist

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Good annual leave entitlements

Travel time payable where applicable

Ongoing support, training and development opportunities

Pension

Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card, On the job learning

Salary

Not disclosed