Job Title: Human Resources Advisor

Location: Antrim Area

Pay Rate: £16.90 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week

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

Duration: Temporary contract for up to 18 months

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources Advisor on behalf of a large public sector organisation based in the Antrim area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a busy and supportive Human Resources team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality HR advice and support to managers, employees and applicants, while contributing to the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused HR service.

Working closely with HR Managers and HR Officers, you will support a broad range of HR activities including recruitment and selection, employee relations, attendance management, HR administration, policy implementation and workforce projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers, employees and applicants.
• Support recruitment and selection activities, including advertising vacancies, preparing recruitment documentation, shortlisting and participating in interview panels.
• Prepare contracts of employment, job offers and complete pre-employment checks.
• Attend absence review meetings and prepare Occupational Health referrals.
• Support disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes, including preparing documentation and attending meetings as HR representative.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems.
• Process HR administration including payroll notifications, annual leave queries and temporary contract reviews.
• Produce HR reports and management information as required.
• Conduct exit interviews and support employee onboarding activities.
• Participate in HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation and provide excellent customer service.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards achieving it.

OR

• In the absence of CIPD Level 3, a minimum of 4 years’ relevant HR experience.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ HR experience providing first-line advice and support to managers, employees and applicants.
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience accurately inputting information and producing letters, reports and HR documentation.

Skills

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently within a busy environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of computerised office systems.

Other

• Full current driving licence or access to suitable transport to fulfil the duties of the role.

Desirable Criteria

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

What’s on Offer?

• £16.90 per hour
• Full-time hours
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Public sector experience
• Opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of HR disciplines
• Free on-site parking
• Temporary contract with potential for valuable long-term experience

Please email your CV to Julie at Apple Recruitment: julie.skelly@applerecruitment.com

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria within their CV, as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.