At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR administration and help achieve key objectives in a vibrant team.
- Company: Join East Ayrshire Council, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Temporary full-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the community while gaining valuable HR experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for people.
The predicted salary is between 27937 - 29247 £ per year.
Job Description Contribute to the effective processing of HR Administration within People and Culture Service in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the People & Culture Service Plan and the Community Plan.
Requirements We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”.
With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer.
It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.
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The Individual These are temporary full time posts based within the Opera House, Kilmarnock.
The posts are temporary until 31 March 2027.
The hours of work are 35 hours per week to be worked: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (with a 50 minute unpaid lunch break daily) & Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm (with a 40 minute unpaid lunch break) The full time salary of the posts is between £27,937 - £29,247 per annum.
The workstyle for this post is Flexible - 50% -79% of your time in an office location/ multiple work locations.
You will work at your administrative base or another agreed office location between 2.5 to 4 days per week and only occasionally from home.
It is the expectation that all office-based employees (with the exception of those working in schools) will work to the higher end of their allocated workstyle in terms of time spent in the office or at other work locations.
To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification.
If you require further information please contact Joanna Borland at
East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people.
We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented.
East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.
Business Support Assistant, HR - EAY12778 in Kilmarnock employer: East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on justice services in the community. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. Working in East Ayrshire not only provides a chance to contribute to vital social services but also allows for a fulfilling career within a dedicated team committed to achieving the council's key strategic aims.
