Human Resources Advisor

Looking to build your HR career in a role where no two days are the same? This opportunity offers the chance to support a wide range of people-focused initiatives within local government, helping to deliver effective HR services that support employees, managers, and the wider organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a local government organisation in their search for an HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to gain broad exposure across recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and workforce support, while contributing to the delivery of an efficient, customer-focused HR service.

The Role:

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees, managers, and applicants.
• Manage recruitment processes, including advertising, interviews, onboarding, and contracts.
• Support employee relations matters, including absence management, investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records, systems, reports, and payroll-related administration.
• Assist with HR projects, policy reviews, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including probation, job evaluation, and exit processes.
• Support wider HR operations, stakeholder engagement, and departmental activities as required.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or willing to work towards it), or relevant HR experience.
• HR experience providing advice and support on HR matters, recruitment and selection, and HR administration/documentation.
• Ability to work accurately, efficiently, and independently.
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport).

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or membership.
• Experience using HR information systems and managing employee attendance.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £32-33,000 annual equivalent
• Fantastic annual leave allowance, 35 days total
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Onsite parking
• This role offers the opportunity to deliver effective HR support within local government, helping to provide clear guidance to employees and managers, support key HR processes, and contribute to initiatives that enhance workforce experience and service delivery across the organisation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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