HR Advisor

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Belfast is seeking an HR Advisor for a 9-12 month fixed term contract. The role involves providing HR support and guidance, managing employee relations, and maintaining HR records. Candidates should be CIPD qualified with at least 2 years of advisory experience. Offering competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development with a hybrid work pattern.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Support from the employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a generalist/advisory HR role.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Flexible to travel across sites and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate HR advice to employees and managers.
• Manage employee relations issues ensuring compliance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Skills

Employee relations management

HR policies and procedures

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

HR Advisor – 9-12 month Fixed term contract
Location: Belfast
Hybrid work pattern (3 days office/2 days work from home)
Competitive salary & benefits
Award winning, multi-site employer
Highly successful, well structured, collaborative HR team

Our highly successful and well established, multi-site client, headquartered in Belfast, wishes to recruit an HR Advisor for a 9-12 month Fixed Term Contract, to cover a maternity absence. Offering an immediate start, the successful HR Advisor will join a high performing, collaborative HR team, providing expert HR support and guidance to employees and managers across the Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading organisation, gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of HR matters as well as building out your professional development in HR.

Top Things to Know About This Job:

• Fixed-term contract with the opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Hybrid work pattern (3 days office, 2 days work from home)
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to a wide range of HR activities

The Role

• Provide accurate advice to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and grievances, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding process, performance management, and offboarding activities.
• HR Records: Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring data confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.
• Support employee engagement initiatives
• Assist with the development of company policies and deliver HR training as required.

The Person

• CIPD qualified (or working towards)
• Minimum of 2+ years\' experience in a generalist/advisory HR role
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Flexible to travel across sites and access to your own transport.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Immediate start
• 9-12 month fixed term contract
• Belfast based, with some travel to other sites in NI
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension, life assurance, and full support from the employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for career development and growth in a supportive environment.

Next Steps

For more information or to apply for this HR Advisor (9-12 month Fixed Term Contract) role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland.

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