Assistant People Advisor

At Allied Vehicles, we design, develop and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis and minibuses.

As well as manufacturing vehicles, we're proud to provide industry-leading aftersales support, servicing, repairs and maintenance, and we're Scotland's largest independent parts distributor.

As a family-owned, high-performing business, we are committed to quality, innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an Assistant People Advisor to join our HR department. This is an exciting opportunity for a friendly, proactive and people-focused individual looking to build a career within Human Resources.

You'll play a key role providing administrative and advisory support across the People Operations & Payroll function, helping to ensure managers and employees receive a consistent, professional and responsive HR service.

If you are passionate about people, thrive on providing advice and support and making a real difference to the employee experience, Allied Vehicles would love to hear from you!

Hours of work are Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and the salary is £30,000 per annum.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees, escalating complex matters where required.
• Support investigations, disciplinary processes and absence management in line with company policies.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, inductions, employee check-ins and offboarding activities.
• Prepare and issue employment documentation, including contracts, letters and contractual changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records across the HRIS, time and attendance and other people systems.
• Provide general HR administration and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the People function.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• SCQF Level 6/7, HNC, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable experience gained in a similar role.
• Previous administrative experience within a busy office environment, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation while handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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