HR Advisor

VanRath Search & Selection; Antrim; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

VANRATH are delighted to assist a leading public sector organisation in Antrim with recruiting a Human Resources Advisor to join their busy HR function. This role supports managers and staff across a broad range of people-related activities, ensuring compliant, timely HR delivery.

You'll lead recruitment processes, prepare HR documentation, and provide proactive advice while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards this if you can demonstrate 4+ years’ relevant HR experience)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a people-focused role with problem-solving responsibilities
• Experience dealing with internal/external queries, both in person and over the phone
• Minimum 1 year’s experience preparing letters, reports, or HR documentation
• Strong organisational and digital skills, including the ability to prioritise independently
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Providing clear, timely, and practical first-line HR advice to managers and employees
• Representing HR at departmental meetings and supporting managers with people management
• Participating in recruitment and selection processes as HR lead
• Preparing job adverts, job descriptions, contracts, and job evaluation documentation
• Coordinating sickness absence, occupational health referrals, and exit interviews
• Advising on employment terms, probation, severance, and policy interpretation
• Supporting the delivery of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring data accuracy across HR systems and compliance with data protection legislation

Skills

CIPD Level 3

2+ years HR experience

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Digital skills

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

HR Advisor (BBBH15554) Antrim, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP16.9 - GBP16.9 per hour

Human Resources Advisor (Public Sector)

VANRATHare delighted to be assisting a leading public sector organisation in the recruitment of a Human Resources Advisor to join their busy HR function in Antrim. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established team, supporting people policies across a diverse workforce.

The Role

As a Human Resources Advisor, you’ll play a key part in supporting HR Managers and Officers across a wide range of people-related activities, including:

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  Providing clear, timely, and practical first-line HR advice to managers and employees
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  Representing HR at departmental meetings and supporting managers with people management
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  Participating in recruitment and selection processes as HR lead
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  Preparing job adverts, job descriptions, contracts, and job evaluation documentation
• 
  Coordinating sickness absence, occupational health referrals, and exit interviews
• 
  Advising on employment terms, probation, severance, and policy interpretation
• 
  Supporting the delivery of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
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  Ensuring data accuracy across HR systems and compliance with data protection legislation

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing a varied workload.

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  CIPD Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards this if you can demonstrate 4+ years’ relevant HR experience)
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  Minimum 2 years' experience in a people-focused role with problem-solving responsibilities
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  Experience dealing with internal/external queries, both in person and over the phone
• 
  Minimum 1 year’s experience preparing letters, reports, or HR documentation
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  Strong organisational and digital skills, including the ability to prioritise independently
• 
  High level of discretion, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

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  A full, clean driving licence and access to transport (reasonable adjustments will be made if required due to a disability)

What’s in it for you?

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  Work with a respected public sector employer known for stability and community impact
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  Competitive hourly rate with paid holidays
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  Opportunity to further develop your HR skills across a broad range of functions
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  Support and guidance from VANRATH throughout the placement