HR Business Partner (Public Sector)

Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Belfast | Travel Across Northern Ireland
Public Sector | Employee Relations & Strategic HR
£21.98 per hour | Full-Time | Temporary Contract

Are you a confident HR professional with strong expertise in employee relations and policy development? We're working with a well-known public sector body to recruit an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to deliver high-impact HR solutions across a diverse and mission-driven organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead advisory role, supporting senior management and influencing business outcomes in a highly respected public sector body.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior managers across departments to deliver proactive, solutions-focused HR advice
  • Lead complex employee relations casework (grievance, discipline, dignity at work, attendance)
  • Support organisational change, workforce planning, and well-being initiatives
  • Develop and implement HR policies and contribute to HR project delivery
  • Collaborate with Trade Unions and act as HR rep at hearings, investigations, and tribunals
  • Produce reports, identify trends, and recommend HR interventions
  • Support resourcing and learning activities aligned to business goals
  • Represent the HR Manager/Senior HRBP and ensure service resilience across the team


Essential Criteria:

  • CIPD Level 7 qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma in HRM)
  • Associate CIPD membership (or commitment to achieving this within 12 months)
  • 3+ years' experience delivering HR advice on complex employee relations issues to senior management
  • Significant expertise in at least four of the following areas:
  • Attendance Management
  • Grievance/Dignity at Work
  • Disciplinary Cases
  • HR Policy Development
  • HR Project Delivery
  • Strong working knowledge of employment law
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
  • Valid driving licence or access to suitable transport for NI-wide travel
    Desirable:
    • Chartered CIPD Member (MCIPD)
    • Experience with mediation or dispute resolution
    • Background in local government or public sector HR
    • Experience working with trade unions

    Why Join?
    You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a vital service across Northern Ireland, while developing your professional skills in a collaborative and well-established HR team. The organisation offers a purpose-driven working culture grounded in fairness, innovation, and making a difference.

    Apply Now
    Submit your CV or get in touch with Emma Hall at VANRATH to learn more about this exciting HR leadership opportunity.
    emma.hall@vanrath.com | 02890330250