Hr Advisor (Belfast) (29K)

HR Advisor (Belfast) (29K)

Are you passionate about creating positive change and supporting those in need? Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in your community? A leading charity dedicated to ending homelessness is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Human Resources Advisor.

About Us: We are a dynamic charity committed to ending homelessness and providing vital support to those in need. Our values of non-judgement, trustworthiness, and determination guide everything we do as we work tirelessly to create a brighter future for all. Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact and empower individuals to rebuild their lives.

Role Overview: As a Human Resources Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing effective and efficient HR services to support the achievement of our organisation's strategic priorities. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will provide expert advice and support to managers on a range of employment and HR-related matters, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional advice and support to managers on employee relations issues, including discipline, grievances, capability, and complaints investigations.
• Build strong relationships with line managers to provide business support and ensure the effective delivery of HR processes.
• Take a lead role in absence management, proactively engaging with line managers to case manage absenteeism effectively.
• Implement recruitment and selection procedures, chair panels, and coordinate onboarding processes.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects and initiatives allocated by the HR Manager.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including trade unions, to ensure a positive and collaborative approach.
• Participate in cross-departmental working groups and provide input to committee and board reports.
• Ensure high standards of customer service, quality, and accuracy in all HR processes.
• Maintain and update organisational structures and HR databases accurately.
• Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement in line with the organisation's performance management system.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CIPD Associate Membership or actively working towards it.
• Minimum of one year's experience in handling HR policies, procedures, and processes related to employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and absence management.
• Sound knowledge of NI employment legislation.
• Full current driving license or access to suitable transport.

Desirable Criteria:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Minimum of two years' experience in HR roles as outlined above.
• Experience with HR software such as PAMS.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability and positive responsiveness to change.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Sound conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information effectively.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary scale and pro rata benefits package.
• Pension scheme and death in service benefit.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare and counseling services.
• Generous holiday allowance and additional benefits such as occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

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