Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
Early Careers Advisor
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HR Coordinator (HR and Early Careers Advisor)
Locatoin: Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Inverness
Job Purpose
We are looking to recruit an HR and Early Careers Advisor within our busy People Experience team. This blended role plays a pivotal part in delivering an excellent employee and early careers experience by providing first-line advice, high-quality administrative support, and project support across HR Operations and Early Careers.
You will work closely with colleagues across the People Experience function to:
- Provide timely and accurate advice.
- Support the full employee lifecycle.
- Proactively manage the end-to-end Early Careers experience from onboarding through to post-qualification.
The role is responsible for maintaining positive employee experiences, ensuring smooth HR and Early Careers Operations processes, and helping the firm meet its future skills needs.
Responsibilities
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HR Support and Issue Resolution: Provide first-line HR support and issue resolution through phone, email, and chat, delivering accurate advice on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and related matters. Escalate more complex issues when necessary.
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Employee Lifecycle Management: Support onboarding, employment changes, induction, benefits administration, and offboarding while ensuring a positive employee experience.
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Records Maintenance and Reporting: Maintain accurate employee and Early Careers records, update system data, monitor student progress, and produce regular reports.
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Early Careers Administration: Act as an initial point of contact for Early Careers employees, providing guidance and general study support. Oversee student records, mailbox management, and monitoring and reporting for Early Careers processes.
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Collaboration and Progression Support: Work closely with managers, professional bodies, and stakeholders to support progression requirements. Familiarity with ICAS, ACCA, AAT, ATT, and CTA is beneficial.
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Process Improvement and Project Deliverables: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of HR Operations and Early Careers processes. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and project support.
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Employee Relations Support: Owner of employee relations matters, providing feedback to improve processes and communication, and building strong working relationships.
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Recruitment Assistance: Support the recruitment team with early careers recruitment activities.
About You
We are seeking:
- Relevant experience in HR Advisor, Early Careers, or similar HR roles.
- CIPD qualification, or completion required.
- A degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational skills and effective workload management and prioritisation abilities.
- Attention to detail and confidence in maintaining accurate employee and system records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word and Excel). Workday experience would be advantageous.
- Problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindset, and initiative.
- Knowledge and experience with professional bodies (e.g., ICAS, ACCA, AAT, ATT, CTA).
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**Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. ** Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this role.
Why Johnston Carmichael?
We thrive on transforming lives through our services. Johnston Carmichael comprises over 900 people across the UK, serving clients and businesses across multiple sectors. We are part of Moore Global Network Limited, a network comprising over 37,000 advisers in over 114 countries.
Johnston Carmichael operates with four defining values:
- Doing The Right Thing
- Standing In Other People’s Shoes
- Leading Our Future
- Remaining Relevant
We empower our people with regular support and encourage leadership in their professional journey through initiatives like our People and Culture Forum. Learn more about our culture and values.
Since 2013, we’ve contributed generously to charitable causes, totaling over £450,000, and embraced sustainable practices. We proudly sponsor Kiltwalk and partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball.
Closing Date: July 20th, with interviews scheduled for the week of July 27th.
Johnston Carmichael is dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those who may have spent time away from paid employment.
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