HR Administrator – Hybrid (Edinburgh)

About the role

We are seeking an HR Administrator to join our public sector client’s team in Edinburgh on a temporary basis. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a busy HR mailbox and responding to employee queries
• Processing employee lifecycle changes, including adjustments to working hours, family leave, and maternity/paternity leave
• Issuing relevant HR documentation and correspondence
• Processing employee expense claims
• Collaborating with Onboarding and Payroll teams to ensure accurate administration
• Maintaining and updating HR systems with a high level of accuracy
• Performing data entry and keeping employee records up‑to‑date
• Providing general administrative support to the HR team
• Undertaking any other duties as required

Required profile

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in an office or HR environment
• Excellent data entry skills with strong attention to detail
• Good organisational and time‑management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Organised, detail‑oriented and eager to gain experience within a busy HR team

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.51
• Hybrid working model with office days on Wednesday and Thursday
• Temporary contract until 31 December 2026
• Monday‑Friday schedule, 9 am‑5 pm (36 hours per week)