Job Description

VACANCY NUMBER
VN242

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent

LOCATION
Belfast

JOB DETAILS


HR Consultant \xe2\x80\x93 Belfast

Please note this role is advertised for employment with Think People (an AAB Group Company)

Sometimes Outsourced HR replaces the need for an in-house HR function, sometimes 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.

Following continued growth of our client base, Think People are now considered one of the most well established and respected people and culture consultancies in Northern Ireland. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone 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.

As a HR consultant you will 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.

\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

We offer a range of attractive benefits, including hybrid working and a solid commitment from Think People to invest in you and your career.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

• 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.

• 3rd level education in a HR, Law, or Business-related subject.
• Minimum 1-year relevant experience as a HR generalist, with strong technical HR knowledge and evidence of delivering HR projects and on-the-ground support.
• Track record of taking ownership to manage HR projects to their conclusion that meet deadlines and are within budget.
• Track record of managing Employee Relations cases
• Ability to demonstrate previous experience in the key responsibilities of the role as outlined in \xe2\x80\x98About the Role\xe2\x80\x99
• Experience and knowledge of NI employment law
• A driving license with the ability to travel to client sites across NI, RoI, and the UK when necessary.

• 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.