HR Advisor (Public Sector)

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency service organization in Northern Ireland seeks an HR Advisor to provide expert advice on HR matters, especially employee relations, in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include supporting managers and employees with HR processes and compliance. Candidates should have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience. This position offers a salary of £36,000 per annum, generous leave, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

£36,000 annual salary

Excellent annual leave allowance

Free parking

Hybrid and flexible working

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR policies.
• Conduct investigations and support formal HR processes.

Skills

Employee relations management

HR policy implementation

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 certification or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you an HR professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, operationally focused environment?

Our client, a high-impact emergency service, is seeking a skilled and confident HR Advisor to support its vital workforce. In this role, you'll provide expert advice across a broad range of HR matters-particularly employee relations, policy implementation, and operational workforce support.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the people strategy of a service that plays a critical role in protecting communities across Northern Ireland, supporting a workforce that operates in high-pressure, front-line environments.

The role:

Job Description:

• Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices to minimise organisational risk.
• Conduct thorough investigations, prepare documentation, and support formal HR processes and hearings as required.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture through proactive communication and conflict resolution.
• Manage HR casework and maintain accurate records using the HRIS and other systems in line with data protection requirements.
• Respond to employee queries related to pay, benefits, policies, and procedures, delivering high-quality employee services.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on continuous improvement of processes and contribute to HR projects and initiatives as needed.

The Person:

• Qualified to CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a professional HR advisory role.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially, prioritise workload, and maintain accurate records.

The Rewards:

As the successful applicant, you will receive the following:

• £36,000 per annum
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• Free parking
• Hybrid and flexible working
• You will be joining a warm, friendly team environment with a fantastic organisation

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavor to facilitate the request.

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