HR Administration Officer

Arts Council | Belfast
Temporary Contract - September 2026
Salary: £26,449 - £28,094 per annum (AO Scale)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an HR Administration Officer to join the HR team within the Arts Council in Belfast on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator looking to join a professional organisation and gain further experience within a busy HR environment.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide efficient and effective clerical and administrative support to the HR team and wider organisation, ensuring HR systems, records and processes are maintained accurately and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

As an HR Administration Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support to the HR team and wider organisation.
• Providing clerical support to the HR & Corporate Services Department, including recruitment administration.
• Monitoring and recording sickness absence and ensuring appropriate return-to-work documentation is completed.
• Completing data input and word processing.
• Maintaining effective manual and electronic filing systems, including archiving.
• Supporting the HR team with training and development administration.
• Collating and monitoring HR information using HR information systems, including PAMS.
• Assisting with the monitoring and recording of Fair Employment data.
• Ensuring probation reports are completed within the required timescales.
• Managing office supplies and ordering stock when required.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders and related documentation in line with financial procedures.
• Supporting the HR team with general administrative duties as required.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• At least 1 year's experience in a similar HR administration role within a Human Resources function.
• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English Language and Maths, or equivalent.
• Experience of administering effective HR processes.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, together with experience using an HR information/management system such as PAMS.
• Experience handling confidential information, with an understanding of data protection and information security.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while meeting deadlines.
• The ability to work independently using your own initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with solid administrative experience to join a respected organisation and contribute to the effective delivery of HR services across the organisation.

If you have HR administration experience, excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.

Why Temp with Staffline?

- Weekly Pay

- Easy, online timesheets

- Dedicated Consutant Support

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.