HR Officer Part Time(Temporary)

Honeycomb are delighted to be working with Ards and North Down Borough Council to recruit for a Part Time HR Advisor (Temporary)

Location: Bangor, Northern Ireland
Organisation: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Pay Rate: £15.52 per hour Weekly Pay
Contract: Part-Time (Temporary)

Working Pattern:

• Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch)
• Tuesday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
• Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch)
• Thursday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

The Role

Ards and North Down Borough Council is currently recruiting for an HR Advisor to join its Human Resources & Organisational Development team in Bangor. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with HR administration experience who enjoys supporting a busy HR function and delivering a high standard of service to employees and managers.

You will provide essential support across a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, HR systems administration, employee relations processes, and organisational development initiatives.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver administrative support across various HR and Organisational Development activities, including recruitment, training administration, and employee relations processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files, ensuring all information is updated in line with compliance and data protection requirements.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including coordinating interviews or assessments, issuing documentation, and completing pre-employment checks.
• Produce HR reports, statistical returns, and employee documentation, including induction and probation paperwork.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for HR-related queries, providing helpful information and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Conduct routine HR system administration, including work pattern updates, leave calculations, service desk queries, and troubleshooting issues.
• Support internal processes by minute taking at meetings, managing invoices, managing absence documentation, and assisting with payroll-related amendments.
• Maintain training and development records, assist with work experience placements, and contribute to HR improvement projects and initiatives.
• Provide cover and support to the Office Manager - HR & OD when required.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 1 year's administrative experience within a Human Resources environment, including:
  • Supporting HR administration and recruitment activities.
  • Providing general HR guidance and directing queries to the appropriate service.
  • Managing challenging situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
  • Using HR information systems or HR-related software.
• Experience taking minutes during formal meetings.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Access to your own vehicle

Why Work with Us?

At Ards and North Down Borough Council, you will be part of a team that plays a key role in supporting staff and services that benefit local communities. This role provides valuable experience within a public sector HR function while working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.78
• Flexible part-time working pattern
• Opportunity to build HR experience within local government.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment

If you are organised, detail-focused, and enthusiastic about supporting people and HR processes, we would welcome your application.

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Geraldine Stevenson for more information.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunities employer. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually, but we appreciate your interest in this role.

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