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Join the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) and play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality HR services across Scotland.
We are looking for an organised, customer-focused HR Administrator to join our HR Administration Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an accurate and professional service.
As part of a team of HR Administrators, you'll provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, helping ensure the smooth delivery of HR services throughout the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing employee lifecycle administration, including contract changes and HR records
- Supporting absence management processes and leave administration
- Responding to HR, policy and pay-related queries
- Carrying out payroll administration checks and payslip verification
- Maintaining confidential employee information in line with data protection requirements
- Supporting HR reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Experience in an HR administration role within a customer-focused environment
- Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, including absence management
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with data
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A professional and discreet approach to handling confidential information
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting team success
Why Join SCTS?
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, alongside excellent benefits including:
- Hybrid working (currently 2 office days per week)
- Flexible working opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes
- Career development opportunities across the Civil Service [
At SCTS, our values of Respect, Service and Excellence guide everything we do as we support the fair and effective administration of justice across Scotland.
Apply now and help us deliver excellent HR services that support our people and our organisation.
he closing date for the post is 23:59 on Friday 28 August 2026.
Please note that you must have completed the online assessment by this time for your application to be considered.
Interviews are expected to be held Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September.
Rehabilitation of Offenders:
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.
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Recruitment Principles:
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Complaints:
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
