HR Administration Officer in Belfast

Main Purpose:
Support the HR Officer/Business Coordinator in delivering efficient HR services. Supervise HR staff, advise managers on HR matters, and ensure compliance with council policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate HR support staff.

• Assist with employee relations, absence, disciplinary, and grievance issues.

• Maintain HR records and produce reports.

• Handle Occupational Health referrals and sickness reviews.

• Support training, recruitment, and induction processes.

• Provide advice on payroll, FOI, and data protection.

• Promote service improvements and represent HR as needed.

Essential Criteria (One of the following):

• With qualification: Degree in HR/Business + 1 years HR experience in:
  a) Advising on HR policies/payroll/FOI
  b) Working with Trade Unions
  c) Managing attendance/discipline/staffing

• Without qualification: 2 years experience in all areas above

Desirable (for shortlisting):

• Qualified with 2+ years\’ experience, or

• Unqualified with 3+ years\’ experience in all key areas

Skills Required:
Strong communication, HR knowledge, team leadership, planning, customer service, IT skills, and understanding of equality and performance management.