HR Advisor; Learning and Development

There is currently one full-time, permanent post and one full-time, fixed term contract post for one year, subject to review.

As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post
. Further information can be found in the application pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a range of human resource services including learning and development, equality and diversity, employability and health and wellbeing.
• Assisting in the delivery of human resource projects and services to agreed quality time and budget targets to both internal and external customers.
• Providing a resource across the Human Resources Department under the direction of the appropriate Senior Advisor, as and when required.

The Human Resources Department provides strategic leadership for the People Strategy, ensuring the council is an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing organisation. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Employee Relations and Workforce Planning – Supporting a workforce of 2,500+ employees.
• Talent Management and Learning – Driving staff development and career progression.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Resourcing and Employability – Attracting, retaining, and developing council talent.