Senior HR Advisor (Resourcing)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent public sector organization as a Senior HR Advisor (Resourcing) based in Belfast. You will manage employee resourcing processes, advise on recruitment, and develop compliance strategies while working collaboratively with various departments. This full-time role offers an engaging environment to impact workforce solutions positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' HR experience with a Level 6 qualification or 3 years' with Level 5.
• CIPD Associate Member or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end employee resourcing processes.
• Provide expert HR advice to managers and selection panels.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Education

Degree (Level 6) in HR

Level 5 HR Qualification

CIPD Membership (Associate)

Job description

Senior HR Advisor (Resourcing)
Belfast | Travel Across NI
Public Sector | HR & Recruitment
£18.72/hour
Full-Time | Temporary Opportunity
Are you a skilled HR professional with a passion for employee resourcing? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-known public sector organisation for a Senior HR Advisor (Resourcing) to join their Corporate Services Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of Northern Ireland's key public sector organisations, helping ensure fair, effective, and timely resourcing of staff to meet strategic objectives.
About the Role:
As Senior HR Advisor (Resourcing), you'll support the HR Manager Resourcing in delivering a proactive and professional resourcing service. This key position will see you leading a small team, advising managers, coordinating recruitment campaigns, and ensuring resourcing activity is compliant, customer-focused, and strategically aligned.
You'll also play a critical role in reviewing recruitment policies, developing candidate assessments, and maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders throughout the resourcing process.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end employee resourcing processes
• Provide expert HR advice to managers and selection panels
• Oversee recruitment policy implementation and continuous improvement
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, contracts, and compliance with legislative requirements
• Collaborate with HRBPs, OD, Finance, and IT to ensure integrated service delivery
• Prepare reports, manage data, and contribute to workforce planning
• Support training delivery and major recruitment campaigns

Essential Criteria:

• HR Qualification:
• Degree (Level 6) + 2 years' relevant HR experience
  OR
• Level 5 HR Qualification + 3 years' experience in HR/resourcing
• CIPD Membership:
  Associate Member or above (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
• Significant experience in 3 of the 4 following areas:
• Providing HR advice on resourcing
• Full-cycle recruitment and selection
• Implementing resourcing policies
• Reviewing/improving resourcing processes
• Knowledge of employment legislation relevant to recruitment
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills
• Full driving licence or access to transport to meet travel requirements Desirable:
  • Experience managing a team
  • Experience planning and leading major recruitment campaigns
  • Background in public sector or local government
  • Certified in Ability (Level A) testing
  Why Join?
  You'll join an organisation committed to fairness, professionalism, and innovation. You'll work within a supportive HR team where your expertise will help shape effective workforce solutions.
  Apply today to be considered for this rewarding public sector HR opportunity. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Hall at VANRATH.
  [e-mail] | 02890330250