HR Adviser - Employee Relations

Libraries NI; Portadown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public library service in Northern Ireland seeks an HR Adviser Employee Relations in Portadown. The role involves managing employee relations, providing HR support, and advising management on policies and procedures. Candidates should possess a relevant HR qualification and experience in HR management. This position offers flexible working conditions and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Private Health Care Schemes

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in HR providing high-quality advice.
• Proven knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Professional membership of CIPD at Associate Level or above.
• Experience in multi-site or Public Sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR Employee Relations Service to management.
• Manage a support team and coordinate HR activities.
• Advise on complex HR issues and relevant legislation.
• Deliver training and guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Employee Relations Policies

Collaboration

Report Writing

Microsoft Excel

Flexibility

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or above

Job description

Libraries NI is seeking to recruit a HR Adviser Employee Relations to join our team. This is a permanent and temporary role assisting in the management and provision of a high-quality professional, timely and comprehensive HR Employee Relations Service to Libraries NI.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Responsible for providing a professional support service to managers on the operation of relevant employee relations policies and procedures to include, but not limited to Discipline, Grievance, Capability, Dignity at Work.
• Staff Management and Service Delivery: Manage a dedicated support team and duties will include assigning work, co-ordinating activities, dealing with resourcing matters , absence and attendance management, employee relations issues.
• Policy, Procedure and Governance: Provide advice, guidance and support to managers on complex HR issues across the the area of Employee Relations in accordance with relevant points and legislative requirements.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities: Provide training and guidance to colleagues and assist in covering key aspects of work during periods of absence.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Third level qualification or equivalent (i.e. HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4, degree or above) or HR qualification equivalent to or higher than Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Level 5 and.
• Minimum of three years experience working in a Human Resources Department providing high quality advice and guidance to management and staff in response to complex issues including Employee Relations and working to ensure effective service delivery.
• OR A minimum of five years experience of working in a Human Resources Department providing high quality advice and guidance to management and staff in response to complex issues including Employee Relations and working to ensure effective service.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of the management of staff.
• A proven knowledge of and application of employment legislation, statutory obligations and equality requirements.
• A proven knowledge of and application of policy, procedures, terms and conditions , systems or operations to the Employee Relations function of the HR Department.
• Experience in report writing for the development, analysis and presenting of Management Information Reports and experience in the use of Microsoft Excel to support organisational performance.
• Access to a suitable vehicle (maintained and insured for Libraries NI Business) or other suitable form of transport enabling the successful candidate fulfil requirement of the post satisfactorily for Libraries NI
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business. This may involve on occasions, evening or weekend work.
• Hold professional membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel Development at Associate Level or above.
• Experience of working in a large multi-site and/or Public Sector Organisation.

Further Information

Location: Human Resources Department Portadown Library.Terms and Conditions of employment are National Joint Council for local government and successful post holders will have access to:Minimum 24 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays.Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits.Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.Occupational Health Services.Access to Private Health Care Schemes.Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision.Learning and Development opportunities.Enhanced Maternity/ Adoption and Paternity Leave.Flexible Working/ Work Life Balance.The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm.Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused servicesLibraries NI is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit.Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List may be created in order of suitability for further appointments within Libraries NI. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same or like vacancies with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, normally within the same location/department without further testing of merit.Further details are available from the Libraries NI website by clicking the APPLY NOW button, by telephone: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 17 Nov 2025