HR Adviser (Maternity Cover), People

Abdn; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking an HR Adviser for maternity cover. The successful candidate will provide HR advice and support to staff and managers across various professional services. Key responsibilities include staffing matters, performance management, and compliance with employment legislation. The role offers a salary range of £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata. Applications from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing professional HR advice to staff and managers.
• Knowledge of recruitment, performance management, and employment legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on recruitment, staffing, and employment legislation.
• Support line managers with performance management and staff welfare issues.
• Assist with disciplinary, grievance, and change management processes.

Skills

HR advisory

Recruitment and selection

Performance management

Employment legislation

Disciplinary/grievance handling

Job description

HR Adviser (Maternity Cover), People (HRS118A)

Job Description

The successful candidate will join a team of HR Partners and Advisers working to support the staff of our Professional Services and Academic areas. These roles are part of the Human Resources section within the Directorate of People which is part of the University’s Professional Services.

The successful candidate will provide professional HR advice and support to members of staff and line managers in relation to all aspects of staffing matters including recruitment and selection, immigration, first level disciplinary/grievance issues, employment legislation, staff welfare issues, performance management, probationary procedures, job evaluation/grading, sickness management, retirement, change management and leavers process.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5, £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Tim Arnot, Acting Head of HR Business Partnering, e-mail: [e-mail] .

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is: 20 January 2026.

The Directorate of People embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team ([e-mail] ) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.