Capella Charity
Capella Charity

Charity registered in Scotland SC027560

Our purpose is to achieve lasting change through learning. Because we believe everyone deserves to thrive. Capella is a registered charity that runs a number of charitable services sleepscotland.org teensplus.org.uk

Current vacancies

HR Coordinator

  • Full time
  • £28,000
  • On site: 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh
  • Closing 16th February 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Coordinator to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be the first point of contact for staff and applicants, providing clear, timely and supportive advice on HR policies, processes and procedures.

This is a varied role covering the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination and employee relations support. You will work closely with managers, Finance and external partners to ensure HR processes run smoothly, accurately and in line with organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for staff and applicants, overseeing the HR mailbox

• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, from job adverts to offers and pre-employment checks

• Support onboarding, inductions and probation reviews

• Monitor sickness absence and calculate sick pay entitlements

• Collate monthly payroll information and liaise with Finance and external payroll providers

• Maintain accurate HR systems (PeopleHR, Citation, SharePoint) in line with GDPR and organisation’s requirements

• Monitor training compliance, organise in person training

About You

You will have previous HR experience and be CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards). You’ll be highly organised, confident handling sensitive information, and committed to delivering a high-quality HR service.

Our Values

Our people and our values are central to everything we do. We are looking for someone who understands and lives these values:

• Tailored – putting people at the centre of our work

• Humour – great things can be achieved when we enjoy what we do

• Resilient – flexible, confident and creative in the face of challenge

• Integrity – passion and professionalism in all we do

• Value – respect for everyone and appreciation of difference

• Empathy – compassion and care in everything we do

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