HR Assistant

Hunter Savage; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services organisation in Belfast seeks an HR Assistant to support their HR department. This generalist role offers exposure to recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement, with a strong emphasis on career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Competitive holiday package

Full-time hours

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a Human Resources role.
• CIPD qualification or relevant HR degree is essential.
• Experience in a busy HR role is required.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage HR database and employee information.
• Coordinate staff events and wellbeing activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Employee Engagement

Education

CIPD qualification

Relevant HR-related degree

Job description

HR Assistant

Due to continued success, our client, an award-winning professional services organisation located in the heart of Belfast city centre, is looking to recruit an experienced HR Assistant/Administrator to support their very busy department.

This is a permanent, generalist HR role that provides excellent exposure to the full employee lifecycle. As an HR Assistant, you will report directly to the HR Manager and assist with a broad range of HR responsibilities across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee wellbeing, benefits administration, and training.

Top Reasons to Apply:

• Prestigious Employer – Join an award-winning organisation with a great reputation in the industry.
• True HR generalist & varied opportunity with great career development
• Great Location – Based in the Belfast city centre, perfect for easy commuting.
• Competitive Package – Attractive salary, holiday allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

The Role:

• Recruitment Support: Liaise with recruitment agencies, schedule and conduct interviews to ensure timely recruitment.
• Onboarding: Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including inductions and referencing.
• HR Database Management: Maintain and update employee information, including employment changes and status updates on the HR system.
• CPD Management: Track and manage continued professional development (CPD) information.
• Leavers Administration: Handle leaver processes, including exit interviews and final paperwork.
• Employee Engagement: Organise staff events and wellbeing activities to foster a positive and supportive workplace.
• General HR Support: Address day-to-day queries regarding annual leave, benefits, and general employee inquiries.

The Person:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a Human Resources role (essential).
• CIPD qualification or a relevant HR-related degree (essential).
• Must be currently working in a busy, hands-on HR role.
• Desirable: Experience working in a professional services environment.

The Rewards:

• Attractive salary and competitive holiday package.
• Private healthcare and other excellent benefits.
• Full-time hours with a professional and modern working environment.
• Join a prestigious employer known for its positive company culture and values.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• True generalist HR role offering variety and significant exposure to all areas of HR.

Next Steps:

For more details or to apply for this exciting HR Assistant role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland.

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