HR Resourcing Advisor

MPA Recruitment; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

24/7 support from MPA recruitment

Access to public sector opportunities.

Ongoing role availability

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Resourcing Advisor (Band 5) in Belfast. You will support recruitment processes, maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR activities are completed efficiently and in line with policies.

The role works alongside the Senior HR Advisor in a busy HR team within the Housing Executive. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5, solid HR/resourcing experience, excellent organisation and attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities in a

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs (A–C/9–4) including English & Maths.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification at Associate level, CIPD-qualified status.
• Experience in HR, recruitment or resourcing functions.
• Experience updating records using electronic systems/databases.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets and management information.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior HR Advisor in delivering employee resourcing activities across Housing Executive.
• Provide administrative support throughout recruitment and selection processes.
• Assist with recruitment administration including vacancy docs and interview arrangements.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with managers, employees, candidates and stakeholders to support HR service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

CIPD Level 5 (Associate)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Belfast
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week - Mon-Fri)
Salary: £16.90 per hour
Contract: Temporary

About the Role:

MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced HR Resourcing Advisor (Band 5) on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD-qualified HR professional to join a busy and supportive HR team, contributing to the effective delivery of employee resourcing activities across the organisation.

Working alongside the Senior HR Advisor, the successful candidate will help deliver a modern, professional and responsive resourcing service, supporting recruitment processes, maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring that HR activities are completed efficiently and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Human Resources or resourcing function, strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

HR Resourcing and Recruitment Support

• Support the Senior HR Advisor in the effective delivery of employee resourcing activities across the Housing Executive.
• Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment and selection process, ensuring activities are completed accurately and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment administration, including vacancy documentation, candidate information, interview arrangements and associated correspondence.
• Support the coordination of recruitment activities and maintain accurate records throughout the employee resourcing process.
• Liaise professionally with managers, employees, candidates and other stakeholders to support the delivery of an efficient HR service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and the overall employee resourcing service.

HR Administration and Record Management

• Maintain and update HR records, databases and electronic systems, ensuring information is accurate, current and appropriately recorded.
• Provide administrative support across relevant employee lifecycle processes, including new starters, employee changes and associated documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and management information as required.
• Maintain confidential employee and recruitment records in accordance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Ensure documentation is organised, accessible and maintained in line with organisational procedures.

Customer Service and Stakeholder Support

• Deliver a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to managers, employees and external stakeholders.
• Respond to HR and resourcing queries via telephone, email and other communication channels.
• Provide accurate information and administrative support in line with relevant HR policies, procedures and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and other departments to support effective service delivery.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure recruitment and resourcing documentation is completed accurately and maintained to the required standard.
• Handle sensitive information professionally and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Support compliance with organisational policies, procedures and data protection requirements.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of HR processes and administrative practices.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Criteria

• Five GCSEs (Grades A–C / 9–4), including English and Maths, plus
• CIPD Level 5 qualification at Associate level, with CIPD-qualified status.
• Previous experience working within a Human Resources, recruitment or employee resourcing function.
• Experience maintaining and updating records using electronic systems and databases.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets and management information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to handle confidential information appropriately and professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support a busy HR function.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within a public sector organisation.
• Experience using HR, recruitment, payroll or employee management systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes and relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting recruitment campaigns and coordinating resourcing activities.

Additional Information:

• An Access NI Check may be required for this role.

What we Can Offer You:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• 24/7 support from our dedicated MPA recruitment consultants
• Access to a wide range of public sector opportunities.
• Ongoing role availability — if one placement ends, we aim to secure another.

Why Apply:

• Gain valuable experience within a recognised public sector organisation.
• Develop your HR resourcing and recruitment experience within the Housing Executive.
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Build on your CIPD qualification and strengthen your professional HR experience.
• Take the next step in your HR career through a temporary Band 5 opportunity.