Location: Belfast
Duration: Temporary
Salary: £16.90 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Access NI: Basic Access NI clearance required

Application Deadline: 5.00pm on 3rd November 2026

Apple Recruitment Services are currently seeking a HR Advisor – Resourcing to join the Human Resources team of a large public sector organisation based in Belfast.

This role would suit an experienced HR professional with a strong background in recruitment and selection, HR policy and employee resourcing who is confident in providing advice and guidance to managers and working across multiple recruitment exercises.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the effective delivery of employee resourcing activity, ensuring recruitment processes are managed efficiently and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, legislation and HR best practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Senior HR Advisor in delivering a professional, proactive and customer-focused resourcing service.
• Ensuring employee resourcing activity is delivered in line with relevant resourcing policies, legislation and HR best practice.
• Supporting the implementation of workforce planning and associated resourcing activity.
• Providing advice, guidance and support to managers and panel members on recruitment and selection matters.
• Reviewing and updating resourcing processes and procedures as required.
• Working with recruiting managers and HR Business Partners to develop and maintain recruitment documentation, including job descriptions, person specifications, selection plans and candidate packs.
• Working closely with Organisation Development colleagues in relation to assessment and testing requirements.
• Preparing and coordinating recruitment advertisements and ensuring these are issued in a timely manner.
• Maintaining effective communication with candidates and recruitment panels throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Ensuring pre-employment checks, including references, medicals and Access NI checks, are completed appropriately and within required timescales.
• Supporting responses to candidate complaints, feedback requests and other recruitment-related correspondence.
• Supporting the timely issue of contracts of employment.
• Ensuring employee resourcing records are accurately maintained in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Keeping up to date with developments in recruitment best practice and employment legislation.
• Working collaboratively with HR colleagues and other key stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery.
• Monitoring resourcing performance and supporting the achievement of relevant key performance indicators.
• Providing training and guidance to managers on recruitment and selection procedures and techniques where required.
• Preparing accurate reports and management information relating to employee resourcing activity.
• Providing support to the wider Employee Services function as required.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must provide evidence that they meet the following essential criteria:

1. Degree level qualification (Level 6*) in Human Resource Management

AND

Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a Human Resources function to include employee resourcing.

OR

Level 5* qualification in Human Resources

AND

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Human Resources function to include employee resourcing.

*Refer to Qualifications Framework

2. Current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Associate Member (Assoc CIPD) or above

OR

Can demonstrate ability to obtain this within 1 year of the closing date.

3. Can demonstrate relevant HR experience in at least 3 of the 4 areas below:

a. providing professional HR advice to managers on employee resourcing matters

b. providing end to end recruitment and selection services

c. effectively implementing resourcing policies and procedures

d. providing HR statistics and/or reports for managers.

4. Sound understanding of current employment legislation relating to employee resourcing.

5. Can demonstrate:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Excellent attention to detail

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please forward your CV to Darcie at darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, employment dates, qualifications and current contact details.

All details will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If this role isn’t quite right for you but you would like to explore other opportunities, please get in contact with us.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Greater Belfast Area, Full-Time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 – £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 6-9% annual performance bonus
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Life assurance
• 20 days annual leave plus 11 statutory holidays
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement with length of service
• Free staff bus from Belfast City Centre
• Free onsite parking
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm and Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

About the Opportunity
Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of one of Northern Ireland’s leading employers, a highly respected organisation employing over 2,000 people across a diverse range of business functions.
This is an exciting time to join the business as it continues to invest in its future through ambitious strategic growth plans. The successful candidate will join a progressive and supportive HR team, playing a key role in delivering an excellent employee experience while ensuring payroll operations are accurate, compliant and efficient.

This is a genuine hybrid Payroll & HR role, offering the opportunity to combine end-to-end payroll responsibility with broader HR generalist activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations support and HR projects.

The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll & HR Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple group entities while providing proactive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety and is keen to develop or further utilise their HR knowledge within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll across multiple group companies.
• Administer payroll changes including new starters, leavers, promotions, contractual changes, overtime, expenses and statutory payments.
• Ensure the accurate processing of PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, student loans and other deductions.
• Prepare and process holiday pay calculations in line with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Administer taxable benefits in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage pension administration, including auto-enrolment duties.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Produce payroll reports and management information.
• Support year-end payroll processes and associated reporting requirements.

Human Resources

• Coordinate recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, issuing offers and preparing employment contracts.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers.
• Support employee onboarding and induction activities.
• Assist with absence management administration and return-to-work processes.
• Support HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee lifecycle administration including promotions, transfers and flexible working requests.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Respond to payroll and HR queries professionally and confidentially.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, payroll regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, controls and processes.
• Provide support and cover for colleagues within the HR team as required.

About You
Essential Criteria

• Payroll qualification or equivalent demonstrable payroll experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience processing end-to-end payroll within a multi-entity organisation.
• Experience using payroll systems such as PayCircle, Sage or similar payroll software.
• Experience administering workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Strong working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• CIPP qualification or working towards membership.
• CIPD qualification or working towards accreditation.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, absence management or employee relations activities.
• Experience administering payroll benefits.
• Experience working within a regulated industry.
• Experience working with HR systems.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment legislation relating to recruitment, absence management and employee relations.

Important Information
Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apply Today
To apply, please send your CV to Patricia O’Neill at Apple Recruitment via the application link below.
Even if this particular opportunity is not quite right for you, we would still be delighted to discuss other positions that may suit your experience, skills and career aspirations.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Location: Belfast

Salary: £14.35 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Temporary, Full-Time

Application Deadline: 5pm 22nd October

Apple Recruitment are currently recruiting for an HR/LD Support Officer on behalf of our public sector client.

Key Duties

• Provide a professional and confidential administrative service to the HR and Learning & Organisational Development teams.
• Maintain and update electronic systems, learning management systems, databases, spreadsheets and records accurately and promptly.
• Prepare general correspondence and ensure electronic and paper records are appropriately filed.
• Support the coordination of training events, learning and development activities, training requisitions and work experience arrangements.
• Carry out HR administration duties, which may include processing new starters, leavers and transfers, administering probationary processes, amending clocking records and calculating and administering annual leave.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and undertake general office administration.
• Produce reports, statistics and management information as required.
• Attend meetings, prepare minutes and participate in relevant training.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on HR and L&OD queries, including terms and conditions and policy-related matters, referring queries where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to complaints, Freedom of Information requests, Data Protection requests and Ministerial, Parliamentary or Northern Ireland Assembly questions.
• Support the preparation of HR case files when required.
• Assist with reviewing and updating standard operating procedures, policies and processes.
• Help ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, statutory requirements, GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Finance and IT, to support effective service delivery.
• Assist with progressing invoices and requisitions in line with financial and procurement procedures.
• Provide a high standard of customer service, taking ownership of queries and complaints and following them through to resolution.
• Support performance monitoring and the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, organisational learning and employee development initiatives.
• Provide support and cover for other HR/L&OD administrators as required.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience combinations:

• Possess at least 2 A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, and have a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in an administrative function; HR/L&OD experience is desirable.

OR

• Possess at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English and Maths, and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an administrative function; HR/L&OD experience is desirable.

In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using a system to maintain and update records and generate reports.
• The ability to provide accurate, timely and confidential administrative support.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and respond flexibly to changing priorities.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using systems that deal with HR, Learning & Organisational Development or payroll data.
• Previous experience working within an HR or Learning & Organisational Development administrative function.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to Darcie at darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.