HR Advisor - Antrim

HR Advisor
- Antrim (CB76543) Antrim, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP
16.9 - GBP
16.91 per hour + Additional Benefits

VANRATH
are delighted to be assisting a leading public sector organisation in the recruitment of a Human Resources Advisor to join their busy HR function in Antrim. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established team, supporting people policies across a diverse workforce.

As a Human Resources Advisor, you’ll play a key part in supporting HR Managers and Officers across a wide range of people-related activities, including:

Providing clear, timely, and practical first-line HR advice to managers and employees

Representing HR at departmental meetings and supporting managers with people management

Participating in recruitment and selection processes as HR lead

Preparing job adverts, job descriptions, contracts, and job evaluation documentation

Coordinating sickness absence, occupational health referrals, and exit interviews

Advising on employment terms, probation, severance, and policy interpretation

Supporting the delivery of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensuring data accuracy across HR systems and compliance with data protection legislation

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing a varied workload.

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards this if you can demonstrate 4+ years’ relevant HR experience)

Minimum 2 years' experience in a people-focused role with problem-solving responsibilities

Experience dealing with internal/external queries, both in person and over the phone

Minimum 1 year’s experience preparing letters, reports, or HR documentation

Strong organisational and digital skills, including the ability to prioritise independently

High level of discretion, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills

A full, clean driving licence and access to transport (reasonable adjustments will be made if required due to a disability)

Work with a respected public sector employer known for stability and community impact

Competitive hourly rate with paid holidays

Opportunity to further develop your HR skills across a broad range of functions

Support and guidance from VANRATH throughout the placement