Advertised from 18 June 2025

Role

Early Years Scotland is a registered charity and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting our youngest children, from pre-birth to age five.

With over 50 years of experience as a Third Sector organisation, we take immense pride in our long-standing commitment to those who work for and on behalf of Scotland’s youngest children.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Officer to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with current employment legislation.
• Provide support and guidance to employees on HR-related matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as an HR Officer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• enthusiastic, adaptable, self-motivating and solution focused.
• willing to learn, develop and improve your expertise, skills and knowledge.
• adept at multi-tasking with high standards and an eye for detail.

What Early Years Scotland will offer:

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Family friendly policies.
• 5% employer pension contribution from 3 month’s service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working options following successful completion of probation.

Application notes

If you are passionate about HR and want to make a difference in a values led and relational organisation, we would love to hear from you! Please fill in and return an application form by Friday 27 June 2025. 

Full details of this post and the application pack can be found at Job Vacancies | Early Years Scotland.

Early Years Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

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