Advertised from 28 July 2025

Role

We are looking for a HR Coordinator to provide an effective and efficient administrative service to support the HR department and wider organisation. To support the wider HR function by providing advice, support, and training to people managers across the organisation and in line with the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s policies, procedures and values. You will also be responsible for preparing payroll instructions for our outsourced payroll provider as well as liaising with our pension provider. 

This role would be idea for someone looking for a route to build upon existing HR/payroll experience or for someone with previous experience looking to re-engage in the field. 

Qualifications / Essential Criteria 

· Partially completed or working towards a CIPD qualification 

Essential Experience 

· Proven experience of working in a busy office in an HR environment, where the following experience will have been gained: 

· Managing payroll, pensions and calculating staff entitlements and benefits 

· Managing computerised HR database and other office systems and using them to collate and analyse data 

· Providing quality first-level HR advice and knowing when to escalate 

· Commitment to equal opportunities practice and behaviour 

For more information please refer to the job description below. 

Please note that this role will require membership to the PVG Scheme 

If you would like more information please contact Elaine Burns, Head of HR and Support Services, eburns@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk 

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

The benefits

• Flexi time/Hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

Application notes

Visit our website to find out more and apply

Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025 

Interviews: 27th / 28th August 2025