Senior HR Manager

Senior HR Manager
Location: Belfast

A high-profile public sector organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior HR professional to lead on workforce governance and act as a strategic HR Business Partner to its corporate directorates.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence senior leadership and shape modern, effective HR practices in a dynamic, multi-functional organisation.
The Role:
You'll oversee workforce governance, including workforce planning, information systems, and audit/risk within the HR & OD directorate, while providing daily senior management support to Resourcing and Pay & Conditions functions. As HR Business Partner to corporate services, you will lead on workforce-related change, transformation, and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead governance across workforce practices, including audit, assurance, and risk
• Drive transformation programmes with innovative workforce solutions
• Oversee the Workforce Information, Planning, and Systems teams
• Support delivery of safe, effective, and modern HR services
• Act as senior HR advisor to corporate directorates on planning, change, and strategy
• Represent the organisation at regional forums and working groups

What You'll Need:

• Degree or relevant HR qualification + minimum 2 years' senior HR experience
  OR
  5 years' HR experience with 2 at senior level
• Demonstrated experience leading service improvements and workforce change
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication, planning, and influencing skills
• Full UK driving licence or access to suitable transport

Desirable:

• Postgraduate HR qualification
• Experience within HSC, NHS, or wider public sector

Ready to lead and make an impact?
Contact Emma Hall today at emma.hall@vanrath.com or 02890330250 for a confidential chat or to apply.
Take the lead in driving strategic HR transformation across a key public sector organisation.