Job Description

VACANCY NUMBER
VN275

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent

LOCATION
Belfast

JOB DETAILS


ASSOCIATE HR CONSULTANT \xe2\x80\x93 ENTRY LEVEL

Following our continued growth as part of the AAB Group of Companies, Think People are considered one of the most well established and respected people and culture consultancies in Northern Ireland, providing support to clients across a range of human resources services across the island of Ireland.

As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking to appoint an ambitious individual with a passion for all things Human Resources and a drive to succeed in an open, flexible, and challenging environment working with a variety of clients across many different sectors.

We welcome applications from recent graduates, as well as those with some experience within HR.

As an Associate HR consultant, you will work closely with key members of the Think People Team to support our clients when unexpected issues arise and will also work strategically with them to improve the efficiency of their HR function, teams, and whole organisation.

We offer a range of attractive benefits, including hybrid working and a solid commitment from Think People to invest in you by supporting continued professional development and providing opportunities for further career progression.

\xe2\x80\x9cI get to work in every possible industry sector and on an amazing variety of projects. There is great flexibility, and my opinions are valued.\xe2\x80\x9d
Aideen, Senior Talent, and Organisational Development Consultant

"I joined Think People because I loved that they put people at the heart of what they do.\xe2\x80\x9d
Lauren, Associate HR Consultant

ABOUT THE ROLE

Outsourced HR sometimes replaces the need for an in-house HR function. We support less experienced or smaller HR teams upskill and upscale, and sometimes we take over the grunt-work to free up in-house HR professionals to focus on more strategic priorities.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Bring new thinking to our client organisations to allow the development of their HR function, support best practices, develop successful leaders, and add value.
• Build long-term, lasting relationships to become a trusted advisor, supporting clients through challenges and opportunities.
• Business development, including networking and involvement in commercial activities to develop and market our services to new and existing clients.
• The design, development, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and processes that provide up-to-date and best practice foundations for day-to-day people management.
• Provision of onsite support to clients on a full range of HR functions including disciplinary, grievances, and other employee-related issues.
• Advise and provide hands-on support in respect of Employee Relations matters, including, for not limited to, disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, bullying and harassment, appeals.
• Advise and provide hands-on support with respect to organisational reviews, reorganisations, redundancy programme implementation, and job evaluations.
• Advise, design, and support recruitment and selection processes relevant to client needs.

ABOUT YOU

You will be:

• A strong relationship builder with experience in working with varied stakeholders developing long-lasting professional relationships.
• Totally customer-driven and focused on delivering results.
• Excited and motivated by variety.
• Motivated by and comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to think on your feet, generating options and ideas in response to customer needs and challenges.
• Applies commercial thinking both to the customer and Think People\xe2\x80\x99s needs.
• Applies structure and planning to ensure delivery of results.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 3rd level education in a HR, Law, or Business-related subject or a minimum 1-year relevant experience as a HR professional, with good technical HR knowledge and evidence of supporting HR projects and on-the-ground support.
• Proven ability to take ownership to support and manage projects to their conclusion that meet deadlines and are within budget.
• Understanding of the complexities of Employee Relations cases
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the key responsibilities of the role as outlined in \xe2\x80\x98About the Role\xe2\x80\x99
• Good understanding of NI employment law
• A driving license with the ability to travel to client sites across NI, RoI, and the UK when necessary.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Associate member of CIPD.
• Minimum 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant experience as a HR generalist, with strong technical HR knowledge and evidence of delivering HR projects and on-the-ground support.
• Qualification and experience in mediation.
• Experience in a consultancy or similar environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ROI and GB employment law.

Location: Belfast \xe2\x80\x93 Hybrid working is available but must be able to travel to client meetings in our Belfast office and on client sites.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.


SALARY
Competitive