Total 284 Human Resources job vacancies in Edinburgh, EH8 8BG

Your new company and role
This role is with a major public sector organisation based in Edinburgh. The role will involve business analysis activities within the specific team, as well as partnering with senior leaders across the organisation to deploy a range of business analysis methods, tools and techniques across domains.


What you'll need to succeed

• Agile working: Can identify and compare the best processes or delivery methods to use, including measuring and evaluating outcomes. Know how to help the team to decide the best approach.
• Business analysis: Can take responsibility for investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing and new services. Know how to drive the analysis and collection of information to create recommendations for service improvements.
• Business improvement process: Know how to analyse current services and processes, and can identify and implement opportunities to optimise these.
• Business modelling: Can model more advanced and complex situations across more than one business function or programme. Know how to gather insight from senior stakeholders and communicate modelling results clearly to them.
• Business process testing: Can take responsibility for the creation of test cases. Can create traceability records, from test cases back to requirements.
• Digital perspective: Have the ability to apply a digital understanding to your work. Can identify and implement solutions for assisted digital.
• Innovation: Can lead others to innovate in their work as well as enabling them to innovate on their own.
• Requirements definition and management: Can facilitate the setting of business priorities for change initiatives of high complexity. Know how to lead on requirements analysis and take responsibility for the investigation and implementation of changes to programme scope.
• Stakeholder management: Can influence stakeholders and manage relationships effectively. Can build long-term strategic relationships and communicate clearly and regularly.
• Testing: Can define test condition requirements. Can work according to test plans to design, interpret and execute. Can highlight reports and risks and analyse results.
• User focus: Know how to collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. Understand the difference between user needs and the desires of the user.

What you need to do now


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What you'll be working on

You will be working in the Business Central team in this private sector organisation to enhance various business processes across HR, Procurement and Finance.

You will be mapping internal process and communicating findings to the wider business.

You will be reviewing data using SQL and Excel skills to obtain useful information that can be used by the business. Then, you will be communicating these insights to various stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience as a Business/data Analyst in a small - medium-sized company has strong Excel and SQL Skills Experience with system mapping and understanding what 'good processes' look like in an organisation.

What you'll get in return

Up to £300pd Inside IR35, Hybrid Working - c. 1 day per week in the office

What you need to do now

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Your new company
This firm is an independent Edinburgh-based firm of chartered accountants who are looking to add to their accounts team. This is a forward-thinking firm that puts its employees and customers first. You will be providing an excellent service to a portfolio of clients and given a high degree of independence in doing so. The firm has a great work-life balance and promotes flexible working as well as half-day Fridays.

Your new role
This role will be a senior accounts position where you will be in charge of managing a portfolio of your own clients preparing their yearly statutory accounts, processing vat returns, HMRC tax returns, amongst other duties. You will be expected to work directly with clients doing face-to-face and online meetings, ensuring that their needs are being met to a high standard. This is an excellent position for someone who is looking to work in a firm with a high degree of flexibility and independence regarding how the job is done.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in securing this role, you will be a qualified accountant with prior experience working in a CA firm. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and have a proven track record of bringing value to a firm.

Please note, this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work for an excellent CA firm with a great work/life balance and benefits package. You will work a 34.5 hour week with half days on a Friday. Hybrid and flexible working are also provided.

What you need to do now
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• Serves as a final reviewer or processor of actions, which may include but are not limited to: Research and draft responses to Legislative and IG inquiries, Evaluation Reports (NCOER/OER), accessions, promotions, reductions, discharges, etc.
• Researches and obtains all necessary, relevant information regarding cases and issues and provides explanations and interpretations of rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements pertaining to actions taken or recommended.
• Provides support to maintain a variety of automated systems and interfaces used to manage service members both locally and statewide.
• Participates in unit Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), and in organizational inspection program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Title:Assistant Site Manager
Location:Peterborough

Thorn Baker's award-winning house builder is looking for an Assistant Site Manager to join their busy Construction team. Committed to the highest standards of design, construction, and service this is an opportunity to work with an incredibly successful company with over fifty years' experience across the UK.

What's in it for you:

Competitive salary of up to £47,000 per annum(commensurate with experience)
Generous bonus
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension and healthcare
Industry-leading trainingandopportunities to progress within the business

Your Responsibilities:

Manage overall project delivery from inception to practical completion.
Manage and liaise with both internal staff and external sub-contractors to ensure a smooth process.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing for all staff and visitors.
Identify concerns with processes, methods, or data and contribute to the development of company-wide solutions, bearing the customer needs in mind.
Proactively check all facilities during works for damage and report to management.

Required Skills:

Experience within the traditional new build industry.
Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
Full UK Driving License
Current CSCS Card, preferably with SMSTS and First Aid at Work.
Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable, however training will be provided

For more information on the role please contact Chloeat Thorn Baker on07733 314 668 or email:chloe.taquin@thornbaker.co.uk

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Job Description

RS Corporate Services

HR Consultant – Organisational Development
Waverley Court

Salary: £32,010 - £37,626
Hours: 36 per week

We have an opportunity within the Organisational Development team for a highly motivated individual who leads by example. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, flexibility and respect in all they do and will take responsibility for delivering superb outcomes for our colleagues. Working with other HR Consultants and Senior HR Consultants you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects designing and delivering solutions and campaigns to deliver the commitments in our People Strategy 2024 to 2027.

The main area of focus for this role will be to support the development and work of our Colleague Networks and Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion activities.

If you’re passionate about OD and want to continue to develop your skills and experience – this role is for you. The Human Resources team is based at Waverley Court, but there is a degree of flexibility of working locations, along with an element of home working available in all roles.

At the City of Edinburgh Council, we’re proud to work together for the people of Edinburgh, making a positive difference to the city and the lives of our residents every single day. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported and recognised for their contribution to that purpose. Our new Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility, will create the foundation to help us create a great place to work that:

•is open, positive, inclusive and safe

• supports and allows everyone to be their best self and do their best work

• celebrates the benefits of our diversity

• ensures everyone feel trusted, valued, heard and recognised.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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Your new company
You'll be joining a well-renowned business within Scotland's thriving Public Sector.

As a User Researcher, you'll play a key role in ensuring a consistent Agile-based delivery approach. You'll be integral to the smooth running of Agile methodologies and will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

The company also offers flexible working arrangements. Initially, contractors are expected to come into the office one day per week, with the option to work more remotely after a period of time.

Your new role
As a User Researcher, you'll be working closely with both the end-users and technical stakeholders and interpret between them. This will involve an element of expectation management as well as proactive and reactive communication.
You will have experience working within an Agile and multidisciplinary team environment and have the ability to deliver iterative design components (including user journeys) to the development team.

You will be producing User Research and Analysis, using both qualitative and quantitative data to relay findings back to the organisation. You'll be curating this data through surveys, workshops, user feedback etc.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an End-User based role (UR/UI/UX)
• Experience producing user-reports and relaying these to business stakeholders
• Experience working in an Agile setup

What you'll get in return

£400 to £450 per day (outside IR35)


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client are a well respected and established residential builder-developer with a strong brand for delivering high-end new build and refurbishment developments to the market in Edinburgh and its surrounds.


Your new role
As Assistant QS or Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will be working with an experienced Senior QS to assist them in the delivery of their projects. Based on-site and in the office, this is a great opportunity for a trainee QS to join a well respected residential builder and learn their trade on busy and commercially interesting building projects.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is a degree or HND qualified Quantity Surveyor who is seeking their first role working within a construction environment. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some relevant industry experience, but this is not essential. Our client is seeking to appoint a hard-working, ambitious QS who is keen to learn from industry experts.


What you'll get in return
Our client will pay a competitive salary and benefits, and you will receive extensive on-the-job training as you learn how to become an effective and efficient quantity surveyor. Get in touch now for more information.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
We are working with a public sector organisation who are looking to employ a committed and meticulous Management Accountant to join their vibrant finance team. This position offers a hybrid working setup, allowing you to balance office and remote work. As a Management Accountant, you will be instrumental in managing financial operations and providing insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Supervise and mentor a junior team member, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide financial insights.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
• Provide study support to junior team members, fostering their professional development.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in management accounting or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your New Company
Join a leading organisation in the hospitality sector as they embark on an exciting hotel refurbishment project in the heart of Edinburgh. This company is renowned for delivering exceptional quality and service, and they are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to help realise their vision.

Your New Role
As the Site Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the refurbishment project, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will coordinate with contractors, manage site operations, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth progress throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in the construction or refurbishment sector, preferably within hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams and liaise with clients.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management or a related field.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious project in a vibrant city.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the refurbishment and future success of the hotel.

What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk