This is a full-time, permanent post.
As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.
And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.
Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
If you are appointed to the post, you will be responsible to the relevant Director (or other responsible manager) for the coordination and monitoring of all HR and related initiatives within the departments listed below and the day-to-day management of assigned staff and resources to ensure that the business needs of these departments are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- City and Organisational Strategy
- External Affairs, Communications and Marketing
- Office of Chief Executive
You will provide advice and guidance to the Directors and senior managers and other staff on all human resource matters including employee relations, training and development, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, and other business issues in liaison with Corporate HR as appropriate.
You will assist in keeping under review new developments in the fields of human resources, and make timely recommendations to the relevant Directors and Departmental Management Teams of the listed departments, concerning all changes to policy or procedures and training or other resource requirements necessary for the maintenance of departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
You will ensure the accurate and timely production of all information required for council or committee reports, official returns or for measuring departmental HR performance.
You will contribute to the formulation of relevant council and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and initiatives through participation in corporate and departmental project teams, working groups, user groups and consultative groups as necessary.