sportscotland
HR Officer (re-advertisement)
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HR Officer (re-advertisement)
Salary: £40,130 - £45,689 per annum*
Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
Happy to talk flexible working
Based in Glasgow / Hybrid
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.
About the Role
sportscotland is looking for an HR Officer to work proactively with managers and staff, acting as a key point of contact for operational HR matters and providing professional advice and guidance.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a true HR generalist role and we are looking for someone who will ensure a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach. You will support consultation with trade unions and play a key role in implementing HR policies and supporting organisational change initiatives.
The HR Officer will maintain accurate employee records on our HR system (iTrent) and work closely with our managed payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate processing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support consultation with trade unions
- Implement HR policies
- Support organisational change initiatives
- Maintain accurate employee records on iTrent
- Work closely with payroll provider
Requirements
- Strong generalist HR experience
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Sound understanding of employment law and effective people management practices
- Confident working with a range of stakeholders
- Able to provide pragmatic advice
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Minimum CIPD Certificate in People Practice (or equivalent) or demonstrable relevant experience
- Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the entry point of the salary band.
How to Apply
Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 9 August 2026.
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Employee Benefits
We offer a strong benefits package including:
- Hybrid working
- 32 days annual leave plus 6.5 public holidays (38.5 days total) on entry
- Cycle2Work
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Support for professional development
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.
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