Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Adelaide Street, Belfast
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm) with 30min lunch.
Salary: 22.65 per hour
Contract: Temporary
About the Role:
On behalf of our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, MPA Recruitment is inviting applications for the role of Human Resources Business Partner based in Adelaide Street, Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation and play a key role in delivering a proactive, customer-focused HR service.
Key Responsibilities:

• To support the HRM/Senior Business Partner (HRM/SHRBP) to deliver an effective and customer orientated HR service to the assigned business functions. Rotation between departments will be an expectation of the role.
• To support customers in the delivery of their business objectives by providing professional and timely HR solutions, advice and support for the assigned departments, with a primary focus on such matters as grievance, discipline, dignity at work and attendance management cases.
• To provide proactive specialist HR advice and support to managers within their departments in the application of core HR policies and procedures, terms and conditions, employment law and HR best practice.
• To ensure co-ordination and consistency of advice throughout the organisation through regular liaison and exchange of ideas and best practice.
• To ensure effective working relationships with customers and key stakeholders e.g. Representative Bodies, other HR business Partners and the wider HR team.
• To manage the Employee Relations team according to the principles of performance management, attendance management and personal development.
• Additional duties will be required with a focus on Employee Relations, Attendance Management and Health & Wellbeing, HR Projects and Policy, Resourcing and Learning & Development.

What We're Looking For:
Essential:
Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria:

• Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent Level 7 qualification
• Hold current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Associate member (Assoc CIPD) or above.

OR

• Can demonstrate ability to obtain this within 1 year of commencement.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Human Resources function providing professional advice and guidance to senior management on complex employee relations matters.
• Significant relevant HR experience in at least 4 of the following 5 areas:
• Managing Attendance.
• Managing Grievance and/or Dignity at work cases.
• Managing Disciplinary cases.
• Developing HR Policy & Procedures.
• Delivering HR projects in support of business objectives.
• Fully conversant with employment legislation relating to employee relations.

Can demonstrate:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Candidates may also be assessed against the relevant Senior Leader section of the NIHE Behavioural Framework.

Desirable:

• Hold current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development at Chartered Member (MCIPD) or above.
• Experience in successful dispute resolutions e.g. coaching, mediation.
• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Experience working with trade unions.

Other:

• Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport as regular travel throughout Northern Ireland will be required.

Additional Information:

• A Basic Access NI Check is Required at a cost of 16.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 24/7 Support from our team of dedicated consultants
• A wide range of positions across multiple directorates
• Ongoing role availability - if one placement ends, we'll have another ready for you

Why Apply:

• Opportunity to work with one of Northern Ireland's largest public sector organisations.
• Gain valuable experience within a highly skilled Health & Safety team..
• Contribute to projects that directly improve housing and community safety

How to Apply:
To apply, send your CV to or contact our office on 02895 211111 for more information.
MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

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