HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (BBBH
15676) Holywood, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP
37694 - GBP
37694 per annum + pension

Join a leading cultural organisation and be part of a transformative journey where your HR expertise will help shape its future. Dedicated to community engagement, development, and excellence, this organisation values authenticity, innovation, and collaborative success.

• Salary: £37,694
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years plus statutory holidays
• Flexi-time scheme supporting work-life balance
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

This prominent national institution oversees multiple sites and is committed to preserving and promoting regional heritage, history, and cultural assets. Serving a broad audience annually, it combines educational and community-focused programmes with innovative digital initiatives. Recognised as a top-tier organisation, it operates under accredited standards and strives to develop, manage, and showcase collections and projects that reflect society’s richness and diversity.

With a strong emphasis on inclusion, growth, and teamwork, it fosters a vibrant, collaborative environment that seeks to make a positive impact socially, economically, and culturally.

• Minimum of two years’ generalist HR experience with a relevant qualification, or four years’ HR experience without qualification
• Associate member of CIPD (Chartered CIPD membership is desirable)
• Experience managing HR functions within a busy, stakeholder-oriented environment
• Solid knowledge of employment law in Northern Ireland and HR best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of advising and influencing at various levels
• Proficient in HR management systems such as i-Trent or similar platforms
• A valid transport method to meet the role’s travel requirements

• Act as a trusted partner to leaders and staff, providing expert HR & OD advice that aligns with organisational values and strategic aims
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and performance management processes to attract, develop, and retain talent
• Lead initiatives on organisational development, culture change, and employee engagement to foster a positive and inclusive working environment
• Manage HR policies, ensure compliance, and optimise HR systems and reporting for efficiency and accuracy
• Support staff relations, dispute resolution, and industrial relations efforts, working closely with unions and employee representatives
• Contribute to strategic projects that promote trust, collaboration, innovation, and respect within the organisation