HR Advisor-Talent Acquisition

Job description
HR Advisor-Talent Acquisition
Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.
Over the last few months, we’ve taken the opportunity to review our HR operating model & underpinning structure and roles. As a result, we’ve got some exciting new opportunities to join our great HR team.
As part of the team working in the Human Resources Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of Human Resources to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.
We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.
Key responsibilities of the role include –

Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist by sourcing, assessing and successfully placing candidates in Police Staff roles in the organisation.
Provide end to end recruitment process working closely with multiple hiring managers across the organisation, including advertising, direct sourcing of candidates, managing advert responses, evaluating applications as well as supporting interviews.
Ensure effective administrative support, aiding successful delivery of the staff recruitment service across the force; ensure positive candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process; provide line management support for a team of recruitment administrators.

Preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who demonstrate –

Liaising with senior stakeholders up to HoD level
Taking the lead on recruitment campaigns
Provide detailed reports from our e-recruitment system to assist hiring managers
Deputise for Specialists in their absence
Work closely with stakeholders to understand, shape and create effective recruitment campaigns
Engage, develop and build recruitment brands for all staff stakeholders
Train and develop administrators on full end to end staff recruitment process
Maintaining the recruitment ATS
Tracking Recruitment metrics and presenting key insight information to support stakeholders shape future campaigns and attract high calibre candidates
Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, department heads and other stakeholders to better understand hiring needs and refine recruitment process
Staying informed about market trends, industry salary standards and competitor hiring practices
Support wider recruitment activities to deliver against all agreed workplan priorities
Keep up to date and advise on employment law legislation for all aspects of the recruitment process
Review and act on candidate and stakeholder feedback to always deliver a positive recruitment journey
Devise and deliver stakeholder recruitment engagement workshops and presentations

For full information including responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland Career site.
Why join us?

Competitive salary with annual increments
Full-time or part-time shift patterns
28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
Local government pension scheme for long-term security
Ongoing training to develop your skills
Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.
TO APPLY
Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 4061
Applications close at midday on the 1st August 2026