HR Officer

HR Officer
Looking for your next career move in the Public Sector? VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a local public sector organisation to recruit a HR Business Partner on an initial 6 month temporary basis.
About your next employer
A leading local public sector organisation providing support services to a wide range of people, including families, older individuals and those with special needs. The organisation focuses on improving community well-being and delivering high quality support across the region.

About you

• Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 5) or qualification which entitles applicant to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• Two years' experience within Human Resources to include recruitment, employee relations & union engagement.
• Knowledge of current employment legislation;
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of information systems with the ability to collate and analyse data;
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner;
• Ability to work effectively with staff at different levels within the organisation;
• Ability to work well as part of a team;
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Access to a form of transport in order to meet the requirements of the post.

What you'll do

• Support line mangers through the provision of professional HR advice in all employment matters. This will include the interpretation of terms and conditions of service, the application of policies and procedures, understanding of employment law and promotion of best practice in Human Resources.
• Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application or HR policies and procedures and support the development of and implementation of appropriate procedures and processes in HR. This will include but not be limited to Grievance, Discipline, Attendance Management, Dignity at Work and Capability.
• Provide support to managers in undertaking investigations, chairing meetings and appeals in HR procedural matters arising from disciplinary, grievance and dignity at work cases to include the provision of written records, to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement HR solutions through early intervention and prevention through engagement, communication, mediation, dispute resolution and other strategies to ensure best outcome; ensuring compliance and risk to Council is managed and mitigated.
• Ensure co-ordination and management of all employee relations cases both internal and external to the organisation.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of responses and discovery for Fair Employment and Industrial Tribunal proceedings, including preparing documentation, assisting legal advisers, and representing the Council at employment tribunals and court proceedings as required.
• Take the lead in employee recruitment to include organising and chairing panels, identifying selection methods and advising on current employment legislation and codes of practice.

For further information on this job, or any other HR job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Emma Hall for a confidential chat today.