HR Manager Public Sector

VANRATH; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Initial in-office work

Job summary

VANRATH is seeking an interim HR Manager to shape strategic workforce development for a prominent public sector organisation in Belfast. You will lead staff training initiatives, drive succession planning, and implement a hybrid working model to support organisational change.

The role requires proven HR management experience in the public sector, strong training and HR systems knowledge (e.g., Hark), and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management within the public sector or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of staff training, succession planning, and HR systems (e.g., Hark).
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the staff training plan for 2026/28.
• Manage the procurement and execution of skills audits to inform future training strategies.
• Develop a simple yet effective succession plan for the organisation.
• Monitor training applications and manage the training budget effectively.
• Assist in the rollout of the organisation's hybrid working policy and adapt it as needed.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure HR initiatives support organisational goals.

Skills

HR management

Staff training

Succession planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Hark

Job description

Unlock your leadership potential in the public sector with an opportunity to shape strategic workforce development at a prominent organisation. This interim HR Manager role offers the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, supporting key initiatives in staff training, succession planning, and hybrid working implementation.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary of £47,304


• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday


• Hybrid working arrangements with initial in-office work


• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational change

About your next employer

Join a well-established public sector organisation committed to excellence in service delivery and staff development. Operating with a flexible hybrid working model, the organisation values innovative HR practices and sustainable workforce planning. As a key player within the sector, they offer a collaborative environment where your expertise can influence strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

About you

• Proven experience in HR management within the public sector or a similar environment


• Strong knowledge of staff training, succession planning, and HR systems (e.g., Hark)


• Excellent organisational and project management skills


• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to changing priorities


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

What you'll do

• Lead the development and implementation of the staff training plan for 2026/28


• Manage the procurement and execution of skills audits to inform future training strategies


• Develop a simple yet effective succession plan for the organisation


• Monitor training applications and manage the training budget effectively


• Assist in the rollout of the organisation's hybrid working policy and adapt it as needed


• Collaborate with senior management to ensure HR initiatives support organisational goals