People & Culture Advisor

Reed; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed in Belfast is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to support the employee lifecycle across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, policy implementation and HR systems management.

This permanent, part-time role (25-30 hours per week) offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with one day on-site and a supportive, collaborative workplace. The salary is £32,000-£34,000 FTE.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR qualification.
• Minimum three years' HR experience within the last five years.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and general HR processes.
• Previous use of HR information systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee benefits activities.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant.
• Produce HR reports and people-related insights to support decision making.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and training programmes.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of HR systems and learning platforms.

Skills

HR generalist skills

Employment law knowledge

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

HR data & analytics

Confidentiality & discretion

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR qualification

Tools

HRIS / HR information systems

Job description

People & Culture Advisor

Location: Belfast (Flexible Working Available)
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 FTE
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time expected to be 25-30 hours per week (to be agreed with successful candidate).

Location: Belfast (hybrid one day per week)

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting people, improving processes, and helping create a positive workplace culture? We are seeking a proactive and organised People & Culture Advisor to join a growing organisation and play a key role in delivering a high-quality people service.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of HR activities, supporting employees and managers while ensuring HR processes remain compliant, efficient, and people-focused. You will contribute to all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, learning and development, policy implementation, and HR systems management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee benefits activities.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant.
• Produce HR reports and people-related insights to support decision making.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and training programmes.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of HR systems and learning platforms.

About You

You will be a confident HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and providing practical people advice in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Requirements

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR qualification.
• Minimum three years' HR experience within the last five years.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and general HR processes.
• Previous use of HR information systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple sites or jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting organisational change or engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of learning and development processes.
• Experience using HR data and analytics to support decision making.
• Experience delivering training, workshops, or information sessions.

What You'll Bring

• A people-first approach with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for supporting positive workplace culture.