Senior HR Advisor - 2 posts available
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.1 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | equivalent to £37,245 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 8SG |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4701418_1750926368 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are working with a large public sector organisation to appoint 2 HR Advisors for 3-month and 6-month assignments. In this role you will play a key role in delivering a proactive, professional HR service. You'll provide expert advice and support to managers on a range of workforce issues, with a strong focus on attendance management and employee relations.
Your new role
- Advise on attendance management policies, including early intervention, rehabilitation, and return-to-work strategies.
- Support complex case management involving Occupational Health and Trade Unions.
- Guide managers on NHS terms and conditions, including sick pay and reasonable adjustments.
- Provide expert support on disciplinary, grievance, capability, and conflict resolution procedures.
- Promote early resolution of workplace disputes and contribute to a positive industrial relations climate.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation and reporting aligned with KPIs and legal standards.
What you'll need to succeed
- Have a relevant degree or recognised professional qualification plus a minimum of two years' post-graduate middle management experience within a Human Resources (HR) function, providing professional advice and guidance on a range of workforce issues.
OR
- Have a minimum of five years' experience, two of which must be at a middle* management level, within a Human Resources (HR) function, providing professional advice and guidance on a range of workforce issues.
- Have, or commit to acquiring, an advanced (post-graduate) level qualification in HR.
- Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
- (This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but can demonstrate an alternative means of fulfilling the requirements of the post).
- Have a working, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of NI equality/employment legislation.
- Have a knowledge and understanding of HSC/NHS terms and conditions.
- Have knowledge and understanding of employee relations and attendance management processes.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight timescales within limited resources.
- Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrate experience of constructive partnership working with trade unions in the resolution of workforce issues.
What you'll get in return
- £19.10/hour, equivalent to £37,245 per annum
- 37.5 hour working week
- Weekly timesheets
- Start ASAP
- Join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role in supporting communities throughout Northern Ireland
What you need to do now
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