Senior HR Adviser - Organisation Development and Learning

Senior HR Adviser - Organisation Development and Learning

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Advertising End Date: 08 Mar 2026

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Permanent - Full Time

Under the direction Head of HR, the Organisational Development and Learning Adviser will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of an Organisational Development and Learning Strategy for Libraries NI.

They will support the provision of a dedicated and professional Organisational Development and Learning resource through the development and implementation of a range of customer focused and high‑quality Organisational Development and Learning solutions, creating an environment where people are developed and supported and which enable employees to do what they do best in the provision of library services.

Responsible to: Head of Human Resources

Responsible for: Supporting the delivery of an Organisational Development and Learning Strategy through the co‑ordination and delivery of Organisational Development and Learning Initiatives, providing specialist advice and guidance to managers across Directorates – HR Learning and Development Staff.

• Co‑ordinate, develop and deliver innovative blended in‑house programmes that will: a. support managers to increase capability in managing, leading, developing, engaging and motivating teams; b. enable employee development in line with Organisational Development and Learning priorities.
• Support directorates in the development of great people managers and leaders in line with Libraries NI Corporate Plan.
• Assist the HR Business Partner in actively establishing and developing collaborative working relationships across directorates through a passion for people development.
• Implement Libraries NI Customer Feedback Policy and Procedures to ensure standards are met, working collaboratively with managers and to analyse and report on feedback that will inform and contribute to Organisational Development and Learning needs.
• Actively engage and consult with managers to support them to identify key development needs, gaps and barriers, and to explore improvement opportunities which will nurture a high‑performance culture and an engaged workforce.
• Be a key point of contact for managers to provide high‑quality guidance, advice and support relating to programmes, initiatives and projects.
• Work in partnership with – and influence – managers to challenge existing workplace practices in line with the Organisational Development and Learning Strategy and provide support and guidance through service improvements.
• Provide business support to the HR Business Partner including project management and administrative support.
• Support the HR Business Partner in the development, coordination and implementation of a range of organisational development programmes, initiatives and projects to meet current and future needs and requirements of the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, business plans, policies and procedures to support the achievement of corporate aims and objectives and to provide advice, guidance and support to managers on the implementation of HR Policy and Procedures.
• Support in the planning and delivery of organisational leadership and engagement events and conferences as required.
• Evaluate and review Organisational Development and Learning programmes and initiatives to demonstrate continuous improvement thus ensuring they are adding value to the organisation – this will involve analysing and interpreting a range of information.
• Create and provide activity reports on Organisational Development and Learning activities and provide regular updates to HR Business Partner and directorates where relevant.
• Undertake research projects on relevant topics as determined by the HR Business Partner to explore new approaches and ensure best practice.
• Collaborate with external training providers, as required, to ensure the delivery of high‑quality Organisational Development and Learning programmes.
• Work collaboratively with HR and other colleagues to review the services to enable the continuous improvement of a high‑quality service.
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