Human Resources Officer

Ards and North Down Borough Council; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Human Resources Officer, contributing to HR services and participating in various projects. This full-time position requires a CIPD Intermediate qualification and at least two years of HR experience. You will handle recruitment, employee relations, and promote workplace welfare while ensuring compliance with HR policies.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in HR, supporting recruitment and employee relations.
• Experience in handling employment issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out recruitment and selection exercises.
• Advise on disciplinary and grievance hearings.
• Monitor attendance and assist in dealing with attendance issues.

Skills

High accuracy

Knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication

Ability to manage workload

Tact

Team work

ICT skills

Education

CIPD Intermediate (Level 5) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Join Ards and North Down Borough Council as a Human Resources Officer.

Location: City Hall, Bangor / Agile working

Salary Scale: PO1, SCP 29

Purpose and Function

To contribute to the delivery of HR services within the Council, including deputising for Managers and participating in projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out recruitment and selection exercises, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
2. Advise and participate in disciplinary and grievance hearings, and other employee relations issues.
3. Provide advice on employee welfare and assist in welfare and counseling services.
4. Assist in delivering and evaluating training, including induction training.
5. Monitor attendance, advise line managers, and assist in dealing with attendance issues.
6. Prepare reports on employee attendance and assist in initiatives to reduce absenteeism.
7. Assist in managing the occupational health scheme and liaising with relevant parties.
8. Manage the agency contract, liaising with line managers and agencies, and preparing reports.
9. Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures, and assist in developing new policies.
10. Promote equality, health, and safety in accordance with policies and legal requirements.
11. Perform any other duties reasonably required.

Person Specification

The essential criteria include:

• Qualifications: CIPD Intermediate (Level 5) or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years in HR, supporting recruitment, employee relations, and handling employment issues.
• Skills: High accuracy, knowledge of employment law, excellent communication, ability to manage workload, tact, team work, ICT skills.

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience in all areas listed above, including absence management.

Other Requirements

A valid Category B driving license or access to suitable transport to fulfill the duties of the post.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, entry-level position within the Human Resources function in the Government Administration industry.