HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor (6-Month Contract)
Location: Belfast
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Head of Human Resources
Contract Duration: 6 months initially (temp to permanent likely)
Type: Full time

Purpose of the Role

The Human Resources Officer will work as part of the human resources team to maintain best practice people management and development throughout the organisation and provide proactive, professional, and appropriate business focused HR support to Managers and Staff.

Key Responsibilities

HR Support & Advisory:

• Deliver high-quality, confidential HR support and guidance across all areas of people management.

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment legislation, and data protection standards (GDPR).

• Support employee life cycle processes including on boarding, exits, engagement initiatives, and well being programs.

• Research, interpret, and advise on legislative changes affecting employment.

• Maintain accurate employee documentation and conduct right-to-work checks.

• Lead or support workplace investigations following best practice procedures.

• Assist with preparation of statutory and compliance reports, monitoring returns, and internal HR reviews.

Recruitment & Selection:

• Prepare comprehensive job packs, including role descriptions, specifications, and application materials.

• Coordinate and support shortlisting and interview panels, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place.

• Participate as a panel member during recruitment stages.

• Develop aptitude/assessment tests and interview questions where required.

• Conduct pre-employment checks, references, and issue contracts and terms of employment.

• Continuously review and update terms and conditions for all staff.

Personal Development & Professionalism:

• Maintain high standards of accountability, ethics, and professionalism aligned with organisational values.

• Promote a positive work culture and professional conduct across the organisation.

Business Improvement & Quality Management:

• Manage sensitive and confidential information in accordance with data protection requirements.

• Identify, report, and mitigate risks or concerns in HR processes.

• Drive continuous improvement by sharing constructive feedback and implementing best practice initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks as directed by senior leadership, including project work and cross-functional collaboration.

• Attend relevant meetings and contribute to organisational goals.

• Perform any other reasonable duties as required to support the HR function.

Essential Criteria

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).

• Minimum of 3 years' HR generalist experience, including:

  • Employee relations casework.

  • Experience of Article 55 Review and Annual Fair Employment Returns

  • End-to-end recruitment and selection.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Full driving licence and access to transport (or ability to meet mobility requirements).

Additional Information

• Competitive hourly rate.

• The successful candidate will be required to complete an Access NI check and provide satisfactory references (cost to be covered by the candidate).

Please contact Ellen at Staffline for more details.