Senior Human Resources Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a motivated Senior HR Advisor for a temporary role lasting 3-6 months. You will provide proactive HR support, advise on policies, and manage recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Ideal candidates will possess a CIPD Level 5 qualification and at least 2 years of generalist HR experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ HR experience, including employment relations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality HR advice to managers.
• Lead workplace investigations and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage recruitment processes including interviews and pre-employment checks.

Skills

Confidential HR advice

Compliance with employment legislation

Workplace investigations

Employee engagement

Recruitment and selection

Statutory returns preparation

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Senior HR Advisor (Temporary 3-6 months)

Location: Belfast

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Rate: £18.50 per hour

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a dedicated professional HR team on a temporary basis for 3 to 6 months. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide proactive, business-focused HR support within a well-established organisation committed to best practice people management and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, confidential HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, data protection (GDPR), and internal HR policies.
• Lead or assist with workplace investigations and support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage recruitment and selection processes, including preparing job details, supporting interview panels, conducting shortlisting, and completing pre-employment checks.
• Support preparation of statutory returns such as Fair Employment and Annual Employment Statistics.
• Maintain professional standards aligned with organisational values and ethics.
• Undertake other HR-related duties as required by senior leadership.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ generalist HR experience, including employment relations (grievance, discipline, attendance management).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with Article 55 Review and Fair Employment Returns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full driving licence and access to a car or ability to meet mobility requirements.