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Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional and considering a move into the Public Sector? Then this could be the ideal role for you as Riada are working with Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council as they are seek to hire a new HR Advisor.

Responsibilities

• To provide first line advice and support to applicants, employees and managers, where appropriate, on HR queries and enquiries.
• Represent the Human Resources section at departmental operational meetings advising/guiding supervisors answering queries and scheduling Human Resources activities for that department.
• Undertake projects as allocated by the Human Resources Managers when appropriate gathering relevant information, preparing reports and making recommendations to improve service delivery and promote innovative developments for the section.
• Attend meetings of Managers and individual employees in reviews of sickness or other absences.
• Prepare referrals to Occupational Health.
• Write and review job advertisements, job descriptions and personnel specifications as required.
• Review all job descriptions before advertising posts which are vacant.
• Ensure job advertisements are sent to the advertising agent, internet service provider and Training and Employment Agency where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) level 3 qualified
• Consideration may be given to applicants who do not hold the above qualification but who can demonstrate using specific examples a minimum to 4 years' experience a willingness to work toward to achieving the qualification
• 2 years’ HR experience in each of the following:
• Providing first line advice and support to applicants, employees and managers on HR matters.
• Experience in recruitment and selection procedures for staff
• Inputting information accurately, production of letters, reports and other documents.
• (In the absence of the CIPD qualification 4 years’ experience is required)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
• Good level of written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Working knowledge of a wide range of computerised office systems.
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out.

Further Information

Holidays: 37 days pro rata Duration: Up to 18 months pending review Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 9th June at 5pm - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.