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 Friday 18th September 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

The closing deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 18th September 2026.

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

Job Description:

The Human Resources Supervisor (Learning and Development) will support the delivery of an effective Organisational Development and Learning service across the Assembly Commission. The postholder will coordinate learning and development activities, administer learning systems and processes, support the delivery of corporate learning programmes and contribute to the development of a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• As a Human Resources Supervisor (Learning and Development), your duties will be to:
• Support the planning, organisation and co-ordination of learning and development programmes, workshops, webinars and other learning interventions.
• Act as the first point of contact for learning and development enquiries from staff, managers and external providers.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including maintaining learner records, managing user access, uploading content, creating learning pathways and supporting system users.
• Monitor learning participation, completion rates and compliance requirements and prepare accurate management information and reports.
• Co-ordinate learning events including scheduling, venue arrangements, communications, registration and evaluation activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of learning resources, e-learning content and digital learning materials.
• Process learning and development applications, bookings, invoices and procurement documentation in line with Assembly Commission procedures.
• Assist in the evaluation of learning interventions through the collection and analysis of feedback and other relevant data.
• Support the delivery of leadership, management, wellbeing and organisational development initiatives across the Assembly Commission.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding the development and delivery of learning activities and programmes.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of learning and development policies, procedures and systems.
• Maintain accurate learning and development records and management information in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Research learning trends, good practice and innovative approaches to support the continuous enhancement of the Assembly Commission’s learning provision.
• Support corporate initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, organisational culture and continuous improvement.
• Provide operational advice to staff on learning systems and digital learning platforms.
• Comply with the Assembly Commission’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
• You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by Friday 28th August 2026 @ 10am. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below.

Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:

• 1. The CIPD Level 3 Diploma in Human Resource Management; or an equivalent or higher qualification.

AND

At least two years’ experience of:

• a) Supporting the administration, coordination or delivery of learning and development activities or programmes
• b) Using effective verbal and written communication skills to provide advice, guidance and support to staff, managers and stakeholders.
• c) Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a quality learning and development service.
• d) Administering or supporting a Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent digital learning platform, including maintaining learner records, managing learning content, supporting users and producing reports.

OR

• 2. At least four years’ experience in the areas outlined at points a) to d) above.

Further Details:

• Hourly Rate £18.77 per hour
• Date of informal discussions – Thursday 3rd September via Teams
• This business area offers hybrid working
• Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Friday 28th August @ 10am.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by Friday 28th August 2026 @ 10am.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Duration: Temporary (up to 12 months)

Salary: £16.90 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Closing date for CV submission: 5pm on Tues 25th August 2026.

Apple Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Human Resources Advisor based in Antrim.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a busy Human Resources team, providing high-quality advice and support across a wide range of HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, attendance management and HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to applicants, employees and managers.Represent the HR team at departmental operational meetings and support managers with HR-related activities.Support recruitment campaigns by preparing job advertisements, job descriptions and recruitment documentation.Participate in shortlisting and interview panels, ensuring recruitment processes comply with Equal Opportunities and Fair Employment legislation.Prepare job offers, contracts of employment and complete pre-employment checks.Attend sickness absence review meetings and prepare Occupational Health referrals.Support disciplinary, grievance and harassment investigations, including preparing documentation and taking meeting notes.Produce payroll notifications and maintain accurate HR records using the HR Information System.Manage HR email inboxes and respond to employee enquiries.Produce reports, process invoices and maintain accurate HR records in line with Data Protection legislation.Conduct exit interviews and provide advice on terms and conditions of employment.Support HR projects and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria Applicants must have:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or be willing to work towards achieving it.
  • Applicants without the qualification will be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of 4 years’ relevant HR experience.

  At least 2 years’ HR experience (or 4 years where CIPD Level 3 is not held) in:

  • Providing first-line HR advice and support.Recruitment and selection processes.Producing accurate letters, reports and HR documentation.

  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Good working knowledge of computerised office systems.A full current driving licence, or access to suitable transport to fulfil the duties of the role.

Desirable Criteria

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.Experience using an HR Information System.Experience managing employee attendance.Knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice.

How to Apply If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Caroline at caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com.

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

If this role isn’t quite right for you but you’re looking for a new opportunity, we would still welcome your enquiry.

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