Actionus

Lothian

Human Resources jobs in Edinburgh.

HR, recruitment and workforce teams need interim capacity for casework peaks, restructures and system changes, alongside permanent appointments. Actionus supplies HR administrators, advisers and business partners on temporary, contract and permanent terms.

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Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • —NHS Lothian
  • —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • —NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • NHS and local authority HR teams
  • Corporate HR functions
  • Care and education providers
  • Shared services

Common specialities

  • HR administration
  • Employee relations
  • Recruitment and resourcing
  • Learning and development
  • HR business partnering
  • Payroll and reward

Questions

Human Resources work in Edinburgh, answered.

What human resources jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent human resources roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including nhs and local authority hr teams, corporate hr functions, care and education providers. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire HR professionals in Edinburgh?
Actionus works with commercial and support services employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring HR professionals.
What registration do I need to work as a human resources professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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