Job Description
Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a HR Advisor on behalf of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) to work on a temporary basis based in Lisburn.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To ensure the successful delivery of any resourcing and promotions activity assigned in accordance with the NIFRS Code of Procedures on Recruitment and Selection, relevant legislation and HR best practice.
- To take a lead role on uniformed resourcing/promotion cycles including high profile campaigns throughout the UK and Ireland.
- To liaise regularly with the Organisation Development Unit to schedule resourcing activity and contribute to assessment and testing as required.
- To ensure effective communication with candidates and panels before, during and after resourcing activities.
- To ensure the timely delivery of all pre-employment checks including medicals, references and Access NI checks.
- To produce accurate and timely correspondence, eg, offer letters for candidates as required.
- To provide guidance and support to shortlisting and interview panels – including appropriate participation as required.
- To ensure the timely preparation and setting of advertisements for resourcing exercises.
- To prepare responses to complaints or requests for feedback from candidates, public and legal representatives for final agreement by the HR Manager, Resourcing and Employee Services.
- To prepare responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, Ministerial, Parliamentary or NI Assembly questions; liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- To issue employees with their contracts of employment within the specified legal timeframe.
- To record in a timely and accurate manner all pertinent information in relation to employee resourcing activities including archiving and retention of relevant notes and files.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below on Friday 11th October 2024.
You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:
1a.) Hold a minimum of a Level 5 qualification* in a business related subject;
AND be a current member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD);
AND have at least two years’ experience of working in employee resourcing within a large, multi-site, multi-disciplinary organisation
*Examples of Level 5 qualifications include but are not limited to; Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE), Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), Level 5 Award, Level 5 Certificate, Level 5 Diploma, Level 5 NVQ.
OR
1b.) Have at least four years’ experience of working in employee resourcing within a large, multi-site, multi-disciplinary organisation;
AND hold or be working towards achieving Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) membership;
2.) Essential knowledge/skills:
- Have experience of providing professional HR advice to shortlisting and interview panels to a senior level within an organisation.
- Have a sound understanding of current employment legislation relating to employee resourcing.
- Can demonstrate:
- excellent planning, organisation, prioritising skills and attention to detail;
- good communication skills (both oral and written) and the ability to advise and influence senior management.
3.) Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job
Desirable Criteria:
- Have experience in planning and leading a major recruitment drive.
- Have experience of responding to complaints or enquiries from candidates, members of the public, legal and public representatives.
- Have experience of working within local government or the public sector.
Further Details:
- Hourly Rate: £18.43
- Hours: 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
- Duration: Up to 6 months with possibility of extension
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below on Friday 11th October 2024.
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 this 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.