Temporary HR&OD Advisor - Lisburn Public Sector

HR & OD Advisor

Temporary Contract

Lisburn

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:

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. To operate in a dynamic and changing environment, inputting to creative solutions to HR & OD issues and challenges and provide professional advice on innovative HR & OD. Provide accurate and timely procedural support and information to Employees, Line Managers and Customers on a range of Human Resources issues

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To 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.

To provide effective advice and support to the Council's Departments and Units on generalist Human Resources issues at an advisory level.

To provide support and advice to line managers in relation to the implementation of Human Resources related policies and procedures.

As directed, assist with the preparation of Monthly / Year End Reports such as Equal Opportunities and Absence. Also assist in preparing reports and statistical returns to relevant Council Departments, external bodies and Council Committees.

Carry out the 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.

To 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 the 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 to include the following; -

Provide advice and support to line managers on Human Resources issues;

Provide advice and guidance on all relevant legislation and national, regional and local conditions of service;

Develop, maintain and test the Human Resources Information Systems, as required;

Provide cover for the 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 therefore 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.

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. - 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;

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 and 1.2, they must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience as outlined in 1.3 above.

KNOWLEDGE:

A working knowledge of computerised Human Resource Information Systems.

Other Information:

Start Date: 21 st September 2026

Closing Date:
9 th 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. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or 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. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.