HR Business Partner

VanRath Search & Selection; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 2,926,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to influence organisational success through expert recruitment and talent development. The role focuses on supporting a busy recruitment function, advising managers, and aligning HR practices with company objectives.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• CIPD membership is current and relevant to the role.
• Level 5 or 6 HR qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience across roles and levels.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and best HR practices.
• Strong relationship-building with managers, candidates and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to hiring managers on recruitment and selection.
• Manage the recruitment process from vacancy approval to offer management.
• Support workforce planning and organisational change through talent acquisition.
• Assist in candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and diversity hiring principles.

Skills

Recruitment end-to-end

Employment legislation knowledge

Stakeholder relationship management

Policy interpretation

Unionised environment experience

Education

Level 6 HR qualification

Level 5 HR qualification

CIPD membership (current)

Job description

HR Business Partner (BBBH15644) Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP21.24 - GBP2124 per hour

Are you a talented HR professional seeking a role where your expertise can truly influence organisational success? VANRATH is partnering with an innovative organisation dedicated to excellence in people management and talent development. This is your opportunity to support a busy recruitment function and shape the future workforce.

About your next employer

This reputable organisation is renowned for delivering outstanding services and fostering a progressive, supportive workplace culture. Operating within a diverse sector, they employ a large and dedicated team, with the HR department working closely with senior leadership to implement best recruitment practices and employee development initiatives. The company values driven, collaborative, and innovative HR professionals who can help attract and retain top talent.

About you

• Current membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Possesses a Level 6 or Level 5 qualification in HR or Business Studies, or demonstrates equivalent experience
• Proven experience managing recruitment processes end-to-end, from developing job descriptions to interviewing and onboarding
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best HR practices related to talent acquisition
• Excellent relationship-building skills with managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to interpret policies, advise on recruitment and selection procedures, and work within a unionised environment

What you’ll do

• Provide expert guidance to hiring managers on all aspects of recruitment and selection
• Manage and coordinate the recruitment process from vacancy approval, sourcing, interviewing, to offer management
• Support organisational changes and workforce planning initiatives through effective talent acquisition strategies
• Assist in conducting candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, and diversity hiring principles
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment practices and candidate experience