Temporary HR&OD Advisor - Lisburn Public Sector

As a member of the HR & OD team, the post holder will be required to provide and develop a high-quality HR & OD Service to the Council in support of the corporate plan & strategic workforce plan. The role involves operating in a dynamic and changing environment, inputting to creative solutions to HR & OD issues and challenges, and providing professional advice on innovative HR & OD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the Human Resources representative at relevant Employee Relations processes including disciplinary cases, grievance cases, harassment cases, attendance cases, flexible working requests, FCR’s, etc.
• Liaise with the Council’s Occupational Health Service in accordance with the Council’s Policy for Managing Attendance and pre-employment health checks.
• Provide effective advice and support to the Council’s Departments and Units on generalist Human Resources issues at an advisory level.
• Support and advise line managers in relation to the implementation of Human Resources related policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of Monthly / Year End Reports such as Equal Opportunities and Absence, and prepare reports and statistical returns to relevant Council Departments, external bodies, and Council Committees.
• Carry out Recruitment and Selection in accordance with the Council’s Recruitment Policies, Equal Opportunity Policy, the Local Government Staff Commission’s Code of Practice on Recruitment and Selection, employment legislation, best practice, and associated codes of practice.
• Assist with the induction process of new employees to the Council.
• Carry out administration for new starts, leavers, secondments, transfers, and amendments to employee records and documentation.
• Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.
• Liaise with other Human Resource Advisors in delivering the day-to-day service requirements within the HR & OD Unit, as required.
• Assume a range of Human Resources generalist responsibilities at an advisory level, including providing advice and support to line managers on Human Resources issues, guidance on all relevant legislation and conditions of service, developing and maintaining Human Resources Information Systems, and providing cover for other Human Resources Advisors.

Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

Qualifications:

• Five GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Current Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Experience:

• Two years’ relevant experience in all the following areas of responsibility: Human Resources Provision of advice and guidance to line managers on Generalist Human Resource issues.
• If applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined, they must demonstrate a minimum of five years’ experience as outlined above.

Knowledge:

• A working knowledge of computerised Human Resource Information Systems.

Other Information:

• Start Date: 21st September 2026
• Closing Date: 9th September 2026
• Hours of Work: 37 per week
• Rate of Pay: £16.90 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
• Location: Lisburn

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment to speak to one of our consultants. The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.