HR Advisor

Posted 04 November 2025
Salary Hybrid
LocationBelfast
Job type Contract
Discipline HR
ReferenceBBBH13560_1762273599

Job description

Role: HR Advisor - 12 month FTC - Belfast

Job Overview
VANRATH is pleased to partner with a returning client to appoint an HR Advisor. This role provides expert HR support across the employee lifecycle, focusing on employee relations, policy compliance, and people development.

  • Competitive + Hybrid & Benefits package
  • 12 month fixed term contract
  • Opportunity to join one of NI's leading employers

What you'll do:

  • Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities across multiple sites, ensuring a seamless candidate and new starter experience.
  • Provide professional HR advice, guidance and coaching to managers and employees on policies, procedures and employment legislation.
  • Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
  • Support the delivery of learning, development and performance initiatives to build capability and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the implementation of people strategies focused on engagement, recognition and organisational effectiveness.
  • Maintain accurate HR data, producing regular workforce reports and analysis to inform decision-making.
  • Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date, compliant with legislation and effectively communicated across the organisation.
  • Collaborate on HR projects to enhance systems, processes and the overall employee experience.

What you'll need:

  • A minimum of three years' experience in a generalist HR advisory role covering the full employee lifecycle.
  • Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations issues with sound judgement and professionalism.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.
  • A third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge and practical understanding of Northern Ireland employment legislation.

For further information on this job, or any other HR role, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.