HR Assistant
Join a supportive, modern workplace where communication, collaboration and consistency shape how we work together.
Job Title: HR Assistant x 2
Salary: £31,017 per annum (rising to £32,335 subject to pay award)
Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 14 December 2026
Why join Ayrshire College
Working here means being part of a team that genuinely cares about people. We balance high standards with a supportive culture, clear communication and the freedom to do your best work.
Most of our staff have built over five years of their career here.
Over half our staff have spent a decade growing and contributing here.
Some of our staff have been part of our story for over thirty years.
Our culture - recognised and respected
Ayrshire College recently retained Investors in People Gold, and staff highlighted the things that matter most:
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Wellbeing that’s taken seriously
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A culture they’re proud of
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Colleagues who show up for each other
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Managers who genuinely listen
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Flexibility that fits real life
People like their work and feel the difference they make.
The Ayrshire Way
The Ayrshire Way is our shared commitment to clear communication, strong collaboration and consistent standards across every team.
It means you know what’s expected, you can rely on your colleagues, and you’re supported to do your best work. For anyone joining the College, it creates an organised, respectful and positive environment where you can thrive.
Your benefits
Work and Life
- Hybrid working arrangements*
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Generous 45 day annual leave
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Family-friendly policies
- Free onsite parking
*not available for all roles
Financial Wellbeing
- Strathclyde Pension Scheme
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Salary sacrifice options
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Cycle-to-Work scheme
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Travel savings and discounts
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Access to the Blue Light Card
Growth and Development
- Professional development opportunities
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Support for further qualifications
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A culture of continual learning
Health and Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Occupational Health support
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A supportive, positive workplace culture
What it feels like to work here
About the role
This exciting role based within our HR department encompasses the full range of HR activities including recruitment, payroll, minute taking, and maintaining the data held within our HR Information System.
You will provide assistance to and support the HR Advisors in delivering a high quality, efficient and effective HR service for the College.
To be successful in this role you need to show initiative, have a keen eye for detail, work at a fast pace and be professionally curious. You will be educated to HND level or have relevant experience in an HR related environment. You will have comprehensive knowledge of HR Information systems and have experience of providing support within an HR environment.
Once you have taken time to understand the organisation and you are confident with the HRIS, we are happy to support hybrid working with most of the team splitting their time between home and Ayr Campus, with occasional travel to our other campuses at both Kilmarnock and Kilwinning.
Be part of the HR Team
Job Title: HR Assistant x 2
Salary: £31,017 per annum (rising to £32,335 subject to pay award)
Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 14 December 2026
Job Description
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Person Specification
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Join a College that values people, supports growth and creates opportunities every day.