Human Resources Assistant - #189145

Salary: £29,701.06 - £30,255.27 per annum

Hours: 35.25 hours per week (full time)

Contract: Temporary for 12 months

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 01 July 2026

Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a full time HR Assistant.

Please Note: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1^st July 2026 in our head office in Dundee.

About the Department

Hillcrest Homes is looking for a highly organised, motivated and experienced HR Assistant to join our team based in Dundee. We are a diverse organisation offering Housing, Maintenance, Care and Corporate Services.

It is an exciting time to join Hillcrest with many transformation projects underway, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide HR administrative support to the business throughout these changes. 

The Human Resources team works across all companies within Hillcrest, providing support, advice, and guidance on all matters relating to employee engagement, resourcing, and relations.

About the Role

This is a fast-paced, varied role working in a busy HR Administration team, therefore experience in a similar role is essential.

You will be involved in all aspects of the employee lifecycle starting with the recruitment process, from posting adverts to arranging interviews, supporting the candidate journey including the onboarding process, undertaking the production of contracts of employment, in addition to supporting the wider HR team with all required administration for the role.

About You

You Will:

• Hold a Business Management or Administration qualification at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent, or, have relevant experience working in an HR or busy administrative function
• Be customer focussed and approachable
• Be highly organised, analytical, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Have strong IT skills and proficient in the use of Excel
• Be forward-thinking and strive for continuous improvement

About the Benefits

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)

• Defined contribution pension scheme available (2 Options):
• Option 1 - Contributions = 5% Employee and 3% Employer
• Option 2 - Contributions = 8.5% Employee and 8.5% Employer

• Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)

• Enhanced Health Care Package including:
• £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
• £60 towards dental care
• £75 towards the costs of eye related care
• £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
• £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
• £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations

• Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments via Aviva Smart Health
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

We acknowledge that AI can support applications, but we ask that yours reflects your true self. By applying, you confirm that all information is accurate and represents your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Sponsorship - Please note that Hillcrest do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.