Job Description

✨ Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing and supporting the human resources functions within our City and Neighbourhood Services Department. If you are passionate about HR, have a strong background in employee relations, and thrive in a dynamic, multi-disciplined environment, we encourage you to apply. 💼✨

• 🧳 Job Title: Human Resources Manager - Management
• 🕐 Hours Per Week: 37
• 📍 Job Location: 4-10 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BP, United Kingdom
• 💰 Rate:
  • PAYE: £27.71 per hour

🔍 Responsibilities

As the Human Resources Manager, you will:

• ✅ Provide expert advice and guidance to senior managers and staff on HR matters, including employee relations, attendance management, training and development, and employee resourcing.
• ✅ Oversee the implementation and compliance of HR policies, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and best practices.
• ✅ Manage and supervise departmental HR staff, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• ✅ Lead investigations and hearings related to disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters.
• ✅ Monitor and manage attendance, including compliance with absence management policies and procedures.
• ✅ Collaborate with corporate HR to oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and agency worker engagement.
• ✅ Develop and implement departmental learning and development strategies.
• ✅ Contribute to the formulation and review of council and departmental policies, strategies, and performance indicators.
• ✅ Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
• ✅ Represent the department in consultative meetings with trade unions and staff representatives.

📜 Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Must-Haves 🏅

• 🎓 Hold a third-level qualification in a relevant subject such as Human Resource Management, Business Studies, or an equivalent qualification.
• 🌟 Be a current, full professional member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (Associate, Chartered Member, or Chartered Fellow).
• 📋 Have at least two years of relevant experience managing HR issues at a middle management level in a large, multi-disciplined, unionised organisation (100+ employees).
• Proven experience with:
  • ✔️ Providing advice and support on HR and employee relations issues, including recruitment, disciplinary, grievance, and attendance management.
  • ✔️ Managing HR and employee relations in line with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
  • ✔️ Supervising and managing staff using performance management principles.

Nice-to-Haves 🌟

• ➕ Three years of relevant experience in the areas mentioned above.
• ➕ A higher relevant qualification, such as a Master’s in Human Resource Management or equivalent.

🔧 Day-to-Day

• 🤝 Collaborate with senior managers to address HR and employee relations issues.
• ✅ Oversee recruitment activities and workforce planning within the department.
• 📊 Monitor and report on attendance and absence management to ensure policy compliance.
• 🕵️ Conduct investigations, hearings, and consultations with trade unions and staff representatives.
• 📁 Maintain accurate HR records while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• 🏋️ Support the development and implementation of departmental learning and development strategies.
• 🙋 Supervise and manage HR staff, ensuring effective service delivery and continuous improvement.

🎁 Benefits

• 💷 Competitive hourly rate: £27.71
• 🌐 Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of working remotely up to two days per week after training.
• 🤝 Opportunity to work with a dynamic, large, and unionised organisation.
• 🌟 Gain valuable leadership experience within a public sector environment.
• 🏆 Contribute to meaningful HR initiatives impacting the organisation and its dedicated employees.

If you are a dedicated HR professional with a passion for driving positive change and supporting organisational success, we want to hear from you! 🚀 Apply now to join our team and make a difference! 🌟