HR Business Partner - Employee Relations

Hays Human Resources; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking an HR Business Partner for a temporary contract in Belfast. The role involves providing expert HR advice, managing employee relations, and driving well-being initiatives. Candidates should have a Level 7 qualification in HR and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and the potential for contract extension.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

City centre location

Minimum 3-month contract with possibility of extension

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' HR experience providing advice on complex employee relations.
• Experience in managing attendance, grievances, and disciplinary cases.
• Ability to develop HR policies and deliver HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support on grievance, disciplinary, and attendance matters.
• Advise managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Lead employee relations and well-being strategies.

Skills

Planning

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing 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

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 Attendance
• 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.

6. Can demonstrate:

• 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
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