Senior HR Advisor

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Belfast is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a temporary role of 3-6 months. This position involves providing high-quality HR support, ensuring compliance with employment law, and leading recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and at least 2 years of generalist HR experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated HR team and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible contract duration

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience with Fair Employment monitoring and Article 55 reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on employee relations issues.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compliance

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Senior HR Advisor (Temporary - 3-6 Months)
Location: Newtownabbey/Belfast
Rate: £18.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary (3-6 months)
Are you a passionate and proactive HR professional looking for your next opportunity? We're working on behalf of a well-established and values-driven organisation based in Belfast to recruit an experienced Senior HR Advisor for a temporary contract of 3 to 6 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but dedicated HR team where you'll play a critical role in delivering best practice across a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment and selection, compliance, and project work.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources, you will:

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  Provide confidential and high-quality HR advice and support to managers and staff.
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  Ensure HR compliance with current employment law and internal procedures.
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  Take a lead role in end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
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  Support HR projects, engagement initiatives, and wellbeing programmes.
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  Assist with the preparation of Fair Employment monitoring returns, including Article 55 reviews.
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  Conduct workplace investigations and advise on employee relations issues.
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  Ensure full compliance with right-to-work checks and employment documentation.

This is a hands-on and varied role that requires someone with strong generalist experience and the confidence to operate autonomously within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria:

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  CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum)
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  At least 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role, including:
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  Advising on employee relations matters (grievance, discipline, attendance management)
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  Leading or supporting recruitment campaigns from start to finish
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  Experience with Fair Employment monitoring and Article 55 reviews
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  In-depth knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practice
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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  Full UK driving licence and access to a car (or demonstrate how you would meet the mobility requirements of the role if you have a disability)
  
  Additional Requirements:
  
  
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    Must be willing to undertake an Access NI check and provide satisfactory references (costs to be covered by the successful candidate)
  Why Apply?
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    A chance to join a mission-led organisation making a meaningful impact
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    Varied and rewarding role in a collaborative team setting
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    Opportunity to develop your HR experience across the full employee lifecycle
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    Competitive hourly rate and flexible contract duration
  
  Interested and available immediately or at short notice? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity further.