HR Business Partner - Employee Relations

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide expert HR advice and manage employee relations on a temporary basis. The role offers a minimum 3-month contract, hybrid working conditions, and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will possess a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management and significant experience in complex employee relations.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

City centre location

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in HR providing professional advice.
• Experience managing Grievance, Disciplinary, and Policy Development.
• Driving license or access to transport for job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support on grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Advise on HR policies and best practices.
• Manage employee relations and develop well-being strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Customer orientation

Attention to detail

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent Level 7 qualification

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development membership (Assoc CIPD)

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

finaghy, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
Hays are pleased to be working with a public sector organisation to appoint an HR Business Partner to join their team on a temporary basis.
Your new role
As an HR Business Partner, you'll play a key role in delivering expert HR advice, managing employee relations cases, and driving attendance and well-being initiatives.

• Provide professional HR support on grievance, disciplinary, and attendance matters
• Advise managers on HR policies, employment law, and best practices
• Lead on employee relations and well-being strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders and trade unions
• Support HR projects, policy development, and learning initiatives

What you'll need to succeed
1. Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent* Level 7 qualification
2. Hold current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Associate member (Assoc CIPD) or above.
OR can demonstrate the ability to obtain this within 1 year of commencement.
3. Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Human Resources function providing professional advice and guidance to senior management on complex employee relations matters.
4. Significant relevant HR experience in at least 4 of the following 5 areas:

• Managing Grievance and/or Dignity at work cases
• Managing Disciplinary cases
• Developing HR Policy & Procedures
• Delivering HR projects in support of business objectives
• Fully conversant with employment legislation relating to employee relations.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Excellent attention to detail
• 7. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.
  

What you'll get in return

• Minimum 3-month contract with possibility of extension
• £21.98/hour, equivalent to £42,289 per annum
• Hybrid and flexible working
• City centre location

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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