Employee Relations Officer

VanRath Search & Selection; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for ongoing professional

Supportive team environment

Regular training and career pathways

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection is seeking an Employee Relations Officer for a permanent role in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will provide expert guidance to managers on ER policies and support investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence management.

The ideal candidate holds Level 5 CIPD qualification (or working towards it), has up-to-date employment legislation knowledge, strong IT skills, and demonstrates high integrity and excellent relationship-building across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Level 5 CIPD qualification (or working towards it).
• Demonstrable experience or strong interest in employee relations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation with ability to provide sound advice.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations policies and procedures.
• Support managers in managing ER cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Assist in conducting investigations and preparing documentation for hearings.
• Ensure all cases are managed in line with employment law and company policies.
• Support the management of long-term sickness and absence cases.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee relations records.
• Offer administrative support related to employee relations processes.
• Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple sites.

Skills

Employee relations

CIPD Level 5 (Associate) or workingtow

IT skills (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Relationship-building

Integrity and discretion

Education

CIPD Level 5 (Associate) qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Employee Relations Officer (BBBH14697) Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP32000 per annum

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our client is a leading player in their sector, focused on delivering excellence across multiple divisions, including retail and hospitality, with a strong reputation for innovation and employee well-being. They require an Employee RelationsOfficer to join them on a permanent basis.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Regular training and career progression pathways

About your next employer
This dynamic company operates across Northern Ireland with a diverse, multi-site workforce. Renowned for its commitment to employee relations and organisational excellence, it offers a collaborative work environment that values integrity, communication, and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to senior management, you will be part of a vibrant HR team dedicated to maintaining high standards and driving positive employee engagement.

About you

• Level 5 Associate CIPD qualification or working towards it
• Demonstrable experience or a strong interest in employee relations, handling complex and sensitive issues
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation with the ability to provide sound advice
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• High level of integrity and discretion

What you’ll do

• Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations policies and procedures
• Support managers in managing ER cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and absence management
• Assist in conducting investigations and preparing documentation for hearings
• Ensure all cases are managed in line with employment law and company policies
• Support the management of long-term sickness and absence cases
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee relations records
• Offer administrative support related to employee relations processes
• Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple sites

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.