Human Resources Officer

Venesky Brown; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Belfast is seeking a HR & Corporate Services Officer for an initial 3-month contract. The successful candidate will support the HR team in achieving their strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with best practices in HR management. Candidates should have a degree or considerable HR experience, effective communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis using software such as Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree or one year’s HR experience OR three years’ relevant HR experience.
• Current full driving licence and access to a car.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving HR-related objectives and manage personnel records.
• Provide administrative support and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate employee benefit schemes and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Data analysis with Excel

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

University Degree or Professional Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Belfast, is currently looking to recruit a HR & Corporate Services Officer for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £15.33/hour PAYE – working 37.5 hours per week. This role will be based onsite in Belfast.

Responsibilities:

- To assist the Head of HR & Corporate Services and the HR & Training Manager to achieve targets laid down with the Agency’s HR & Corporate Services Strategy and Departmental Business Plan.

- Assist in achievement of HR related objectives in relation to HR Controls Assurance action plan.

- To provide as required, timely and accurate management information on HR trends.

- To provide diary management and administrative support to the Head of HR & Corporate Services.

- Ensure the co-ordination of statutory returns to regulatory bodies.

- Co-ordinate activities with regard to multi-disciplinary forums on a range of HR issues.

- Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely preparation and submission of personnel documentation and records to the Payroll Department.

- Maintain the security of all filing systems and correspondence both computerised and manual, in line with Data Protection Regulations.

- Conduct audits for HR related matters as and when required.

- Administer and co-ordinate employee benefit schemes – Cycle2Work, TaxSmart, Employers for Childcare

- Any other duties as may be required within the HR & Corporate Services Department.

Essential Skills:

- A University Degree or a recognised Professional Qualification plus a minimum of one year’s relevant experience working within a Human Resources Department OR A minimum of three years relevant experience working in a Human Resources Department, one of which must be at Band 3 or above or equivalent AND Suitable experience in providing an advisory role to Managers on a range of HR related issues.

- Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

- Production and analysis of statistical information using software packages such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines and ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

- Responsible attitude to confidentiality of information.

- An ability to develop good working relationships with officers in all grades and professions.

- An ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

- Up to date knowledge of current employment legislation.

- Working knowledge of best practice HR policies and procedures.

Desirable Skills:

- Use of HR / Payroll system

- CIPD qualification / member

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.