Trainee HR Consultant

Application Deadline: 10 July 2026

Department: People Consulting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Description

ROLE PURPOSE

• General administrative support to the HR Consultancy team to support client needs
• Monitor client HR inboxes and respond to or escalate support queries as required
• Diary coordination and support for HR consultants
• HR record keeping and systems administration (including reporting as appropriate)
• Provide HR administration support to clients relating to each stage of the employment lifecycle
• Collate and prepare market and benchmarking data and reports
• Prepare, review and refresh template client toolkits and documentation including policy reviews in line with legislative updates

• Assist consultants with delivering best practice and commercially aware HR advice to clients
• Support with preparing documents such as letters, guidance notes and reports as necessary
• Research HR best practice and key trends to ensure consultants remain commercially aware of the industries they support with
• Support with casework and employee relations preparations such as note taking, document collation etc
• Attend client meetings to support learning and development
• Represent AAB People externally at events and on social media, and act as ambassador to support marketing and sales activities and business growth.

Experience & qualifications

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Highly organised, diligent and with strong attention to detail.
• Effective people skills – builds trust, rapport and confidence with clients and internally within the AAB team and demonstrates integrity to build trust and strong relationships.
• Discretion and an awareness and understanding of strict confidentiality requirements.
• Forward thinking and innovative approach – curious and outward-focused, constantly looking to improve and develop tools, processes and solutions.
• Responsive and client-focused – recognises the importance of facilitating an excellent client experience and representing the AAB brand externally.
• Remains calm and clear-headed under pressure, capable of balancing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
• Solution-focused and flags potential problems or concerns promptly with proposals for resolution.
• Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning and personal development.
• Have extensive knowledge on Microsoft Office, particularly word, outlook, excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess an interest in HR and Employment Law (prior experience is desirable, but not essential).

WHAT AAB OFFER

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing