HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner | Downpatrick | £21.24 per hour

Temporary | 52 Weeks | 36 Hours per Week | Immediate Start Available

Hatched Recruitment Group is delighted to be working exclusively with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner to join their Corporate Services team on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional to join a busy, fast-paced local authority HR department, providing expert generalist advice across employee relations, recruitment, attendance management and casework.

The Role

As HR Business Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to managers across an assigned directorate, supporting them through the full range of people management issues. Day to day, you will:

Provide proactive, specialist HR advice on policies, procedures, terms and conditions and employment law
Support managers through discipline, grievance, attendance management, dignity at work and capability processes
Take the lead on recruitment activity, including chairing selection panels and advising on current legislation
Manage employee relations casework from start to finish, including confidential record-keeping
Liaise with trade unions and staff representatives through local consultation mechanisms
Support Freedom of Information and Data Protection request responses
Provide cover for the HR Manager on a rotational basis
Represent the Council at Employment Tribunals where required

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a generalist HR Business Partner or HR Advisor role
Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policy and best practice
Confident handling complex employee relations casework independently
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ideally including experience working with trade unions
Eligibility to work in the UK

What's on Offer

Rate: £21.24 per hour (PAYE)

Hours:

36 hours per week

Contract:

52 weeks, temporary

Start date:

1 September 2026

Location:

Downshire Civic Centre, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6GQ

Weekly pay
Holiday accrued in line with statutory entitlement
Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
Dedicated Hatched consultant supporting you throughout your assignment

How to Apply

If you're an experienced HR professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or contact Karen Graham at Hatched Recruitment Group