HR & OD Advisor

The closing date for this position is the 29 th May 2026

HR & OD Advisor

Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn

Temporary (Approx 28 weeks)

£16.90 per hour

37 hours per week

Main Purpose

As a member of the HR & OD team the post holder will be required to:

• Provide and develop a high quality HR & OD Service to the Council in support of the corporate plan & strategic workforce plan.
• To operate in a dynamic and changing environment, inputting to creative solutions to HR & OD issues and challenges, and provide professional advice on innovative HR & OD.
• Provide accurate and timely procedural support and information to Employees, Line Managers and Customers on a range of Human Resources issues

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. To be the Human Resources representative at relevant Employee Relations processes including disciplinary cases, grievance cases, harassment cases, attendance cases, flexible working requests, FCR's etc.

2. Liaise with the Council's Occupational Health Service in accordance with the Council's Policy for Managing Attendance and pre-employment health checks.

3. To provide effective advice and support to the Council's Departments and Units on generalist Human Resources issues at an advisory level.

4. To provide support and advice to line managers in relation to the implementation of Human Resources related policies and procedures.

5. As directed, assist with the preparation of Monthly / Year End Reports such as Equal Opportunities and Absence. Also assist in preparing reports and statistical returns to relevant Council Departments, external bodies and Council Committees.

6. Carry out the Recruitment and Selection in accordance with the Council's Recruitment Policies, Equal Opportunity Policy, the Local Government Staff Commission's Code of Practice on Recruitment and Selection, employment legislation, best practice and associated codes of practice.

7. To assist with the induction process of new employees to the Council.

8. Carry out administration for new starts, leavers, secondments, transfers and amendments to employee records and documentation.

9. Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.

10. Liaise with the other Human Resource Advisors in delivering the day to day service requirements within the HR & OD Unit, as required.

Assume a range of Human Resources generalist responsibilities at an advisory level to include the following;-

- Provide advice and support to line managers on Human Resources issues;

- Provide advice and guidance on all relevant legislation and national, regional and local conditions of service;

- Develop, maintain and test the Human Resources Information Systems, as required;

- Provide cover for the other Human Resources Advisors.

Essential Criteria:

(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

QUALIFICATIONS

1.1 - Five GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

1.2 - Current Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

EXPERIENCE

1.3 - Two years' relevant experience in all the following areas of responsibility;

- Human Resources

- Provision of advice and guidance to line managers on Generalist Human Resource issues;

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 and 1.2, they must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience as outlined in 1.3 above.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level