Job Description
The Role
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At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are committed to supporting our people to develop, thrive and achieve their full potential.
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Link is looking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor (HR Advisor). The Human Resources Advisor is responsible for the provision of a professional, timely and accurate range of HR services and advisory support to employees, workers and managers in line with policy, procedure and budgets. The HR Advisor will provide appropriate services which meet legislation, corporate governance, best practice standards and the needs of the business. The primary purpose is to ensure fair, consistent, and timely application of HR policies and compliance with employment law, while promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
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The HR Advisor’s accountabilities will focus on supporting managers manage day-to-day people governance processes (seeking input from Link’s employment practices insurance legal support provider for any high-risk cases which may result in employment tribunal proceeding) in key areas such as; sickness absence management, employee relations investigations and disciplinary procedures, flexible working requests, and the administration of job evaluation processes
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About You
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You will have a Professional or post graduate qualification in a relevant subject (or be working towards one), be Associate Level CIPD Qualified (or working towards it) and have experience of delivering HR services across a variety of disciplines, including formal employee relations (sickness absence management, investigations, conduct, performance and capability) issues, organisational change, best practice recruitment and selection, HR processes including the full employee “life-cycle” in addition to employment law and its application to equalities, recruitment, contracts of employment and employee relations.
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The successful candidate will have strong IT skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), web enabled IT tools and experience of using an HR Information System to input, report and analyse data.
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You will have demonstrable experience of successfully managing a range of competing priorities and deadlines, be a strong team player with proven resilience, problem solving, written and verbal communication and influencing skills and creativity/innovation combined with high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to forward plan, minimising and resolving risks and issues.
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You will have a sound understanding of GDPR legislation and its application throughout the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment and selection processes. A high degree of integrity, professionalism and discretion is essential in this role.
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A current full driving licence and access to a car (or the ability to travel across multiple sites and locations) is essential to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
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For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack on Link's website.
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What’s in it for you?
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As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
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As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:
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- Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
- 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 year’s service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
- Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
- Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
- Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
- Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
- Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
- Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
- Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
- Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
- Annual flu vaccination
- Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!
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For a full list of benefits available to employees, please visit Link's website.
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You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
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This role is subject to Level 1 Disclosure check under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
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Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 19 October 2026.
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Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Thursday 29 October 2026 at Link’s Edinburgh office.
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How to Apply
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Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on Link's website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.
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We would strongly encourage applicants to make their application as authentic to them as possible and ensure that it genuinely reflects the skills and experience that you can bring to the role. AI can be helpful with structuring answers in an application, however if overly relied on, it can risk an application appearing generic and less relevant to the role, which reduces the likelihood of being shortlisted.
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As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.
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Please note that CVs will not be considered.
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Please notify our recruitment team if you would like:
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- Help accessing the job information
- Need the application details in a different format
- Require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may have
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We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our interview locations have step free or level access therefore may be accessible to applicants using mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walking equipment however, if you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to provide more information and/or support.
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As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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HR Advisor in Falkirk employer: Link Group
Link is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and transparent work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, extensive benefits including generous holiday allowances, professional training opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance through hybrid working options, Link fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally in the heart of Edinburgh.
