HR Advisor. Job in Belfast Education & Training Jobs

Apple Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Northern Ireland seeks an HR Advisor to support their HR team. The role involves providing essential HR services, managing the recruitment process, advising on policies, and enhancing employee engagement. Candidates should have a relevant HR degree and significant generalist HR experience, especially in employee relations and payroll oversight.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

20 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays

Further education policy

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle.
• Experience advising managers and handling employee relations issues.
• Degree in HR or equivalent CIPD qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager in core HR, professional development, and wellbeing services.
• Manage recruitment processes and onboarding/offboarding.
• Oversee payroll activities and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruitment and Selection

Payroll Management

Absence Management

HR Administration

HR Training

Education

Degree in a relevant HR field

CIPD qualification

Associate CIPD level 5 or above

CIPP qualification

Job description

HR Advisor. Job in Belfast Education & Training Jobs

Location: Greater Belfast

Salary: £ pro rata plus a bonus structure of up to 15%

Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays (37 hours per week). Applicants requesting part-time hours will also be considered.

Benefits include: Contributory pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution, free life assurance, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced sick pay, Give as you Earn scheme, 20 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, up to 5 additional days for length of service, further education policy, health & wellbeing programme, and employee assistance program.

Duration: Permanent

On behalf of our client, an award-winning Northern Ireland organisation, we have a new opportunity for an HR Advisor to join their HR Team. This is a critical role supporting the HR Manager in providing core HR, professional development, and health & wellbeing services across all business areas.

The HR Advisor will motivate and engage the HR Team, ensuring delivery across key areas such as:

1. Recruitment and Selection
2. Onboarding / Offboarding
3. Absence Management
4. HR Administration
5. Equality Commission submissions (Annual monitoring & Article 55)
6. Security Clearance
7. HR Training Cycle

Additionally, the HR Advisor will provide professional advice and support to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures, handle employee relations issues, and foster a culture of employee engagement. Managing payroll activities, including full oversight and hands-on processing, is also a key duty.

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant HR field or CIPD qualification
• 5+ years experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle
• Associate CIPD level 5 or above
• CIPP qualification and/or membership is desirable
• Experience advising managers and participating in recruitment processes
• Experience handling employee relations, disciplinary, and grievance matters
• Experience with absence management and payroll oversight

If interested, please email your CV via the provided link. All details will be kept confidential. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities. Ensure your CV is accurate, complete, and up to date.

Apple Recruitment Services acts as an Employment Agency and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.