Human Resources Advisor – CP/ Antrim
Full time Temporary @Apple Recruitment posted 2 weeks ago in HRJob Description
Job Title: Human Resources Advisor
Location: Antrim
Duration: Temporary (up to 18 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: 12:00 noon on Friday 24th July 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.