Resourcing Advisor

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath invites applications for a Resourcing Advisor to join its HR team within a leading public sector organisation in Northern Ireland. You will support recruitment and resourcing activities aligned with legislation and best practice.

Reporting to the HR Manager - Resourcing, you will back the Senior HR Advisor and help shape effective recruitment, selection and resourcing documentation, while maintaining accurate management information and ensuring a professional service to managers and

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree-level qualification in HRM or Level 5 qualification with 2+ years in HR including resourcing
• Current Associate CIPD membership or the ability to obtain within 1 year of closing date
• Experience in at least three of: providing HR advice, recruitment & selection, resourcing policies, HR reporting

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of effective resourcing activity in line with policy, legislation and HR best practice
• Advise managers and panel members on recruitment and selection processes
• Develop and maintain recruitment documentation (job descriptions, specifications, selection plans, candidate packs)
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, ads, candidate communications and pre-employment checks
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to review and improve resourcing processes
• Prepare reports and management information on resourcing activity
• Provide training and guidance to managers on recruitment procedures
• Contribute to resourcing projects across HR and Organisation Development when required

Skills

HR advice

Recruitment & selection

Policy implementation

HR statistics & reports

Interpersonal skills

Organisation & planning

Education

Level 6 HR qualification

Level 5 HR qualification

CIPD Associate membership

Job description

Resourcing Advisor

Make a meaningful difference through a career in HR with a leading public sector organisation, supporting the delivery of high-quality resourcing services across Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Human Resources team and help shape effective recruitment and selection activity.

Reporting to the HR Manager - Resourcing, you will support the Senior HR Advisor in delivering a professional, proactive and customer-focused resourcing service aligned with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and HR best practice.

About your next employer

Your next employer is a well-established public sector organisation committed to delivering high-quality services to local communities across Northern Ireland. Its Human Resources team plays an important role in supporting organisational growth, attracting talent and ensuring a professional, fair and consistent recruitment service.

About you

• A Level 6 degree-level qualification in Human Resource Management and at least one year's experience working in an HR function, including employee resourcing; or
• A Level 5 qualification in Human Resources and at least two years' experience working in an HR function, including employee resourcing
• Current Associate CIPD membership or above, or the ability to obtain this within one year of the closing date
• Relevant experience in at least three of the following areas:
  • Providing professional HR advice to managers on employee resourcing matters
  • Delivering end-to-end recruitment and selection services
  • Implementing resourcing policies and procedures
  • Producing HR statistics and/or reports for managers
• A sound understanding of current employment legislation relating to employee resourcing
• Excellent planning, organisational and attention-to-detail skills
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and customer service skills

Nice to have

• Experience planning and leading a major recruitment campaign
• Experience working within local government or the public sector
• An understanding of assessment and testing methods in recruitment

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of effective employee resourcing activity in line with organisational policy, legislation and HR best practice
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and panel members on recruitment and selection processes
• Develop and maintain recruitment documentation, including job descriptions, specifications, selection plans and candidate packs
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, advertisements, candidate communications and pre-employment checks
• Work with HR colleagues and other stakeholders to review and improve resourcing processes
• Prepare accurate reports and management information on resourcing activity
• Support managers through training and guidance on recruitment and selection procedures
• Contribute to resourcing projects and provide support across the HR and Organisation Development functions when required