At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head of People with administrative tasks and employee services.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on people and community strategy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop skills in HR within a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your input and fosters growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in clerical work and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 29519 - 29519 £ per year.
To provide a personal assistant and secretarial service to the Head of People, Change & Community Strategy. Assist in the provision of an efficient clerical and administrative support service to HR Services.
Requirements:
- Assist in providing a personal assistant/secretarial support service to the Head of People, Change & Community Strategy.
- Assist with providing employee administration and administrative support services for People, Change & Community Strategy.
- Provide employee administrative services related to recruitment and selection; conditions of service and termination of employment.
- Management of Information.
- Assist with the administration of the Council's Long Service Recognition Scheme.
The Individual:
- Significant Clerical and typing experience.
- Accomplished user of Microsoft Office package e.g. Word, Excel.
- Experience co-ordinating meetings and transcribing minutes.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet.
- 2 Higher Grades or equivalent, preferably including English.
- Proficiency in Word Processing.
- Ability to prioritise self and others, with understanding of potential problems.
- Ability to work on own initiative and make sensible informed decisions.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to grasp complex issues quickly.
- High level of accuracy in work and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a small team and contribute to effective team working.
- Self-confident and self-motivated.
- Willingness and ability to tackle issues sensitively, discretely and in confidence.
- Knowledge/understanding of the work of Human Resources.
- Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
- Experience of researching issues.
- A proactive, digital-first mindset, with an enthusiastic approach to utilising technology to improve efficiency.
- Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key interpersonal skills, telephone and face-to-face.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Demonstrates an ability to relate to people at all levels.
- Willingness to accept direction/delegation.
- Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
- Ability to work in a shared office.
- Ability to work in different offices subject to the needs and demands of the service.
Closing Date: 10th of July 2026
Salary: £29,519.10 (pro rata)
Hourly Rate: £15.66
Hours per week: 21.75 hours
For all enquiries please contact: Tracey.Gibson@moray.gov.uk or 01343 563261
HR Secretary/ PA - MOR11999 in Elgin employer: Moray Council
Join a dynamic team at the heart of Moray Council, where we prioritise employee growth and development in a supportive work culture. As an HR Secretary/PA, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a commitment to confidentiality, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community strategies while benefiting from a competitive salary and a collaborative environment.
