Job description
P&O Specialist - People & Organisation
Belfast (Hybrid)
Location: Belfast
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,
Role Overview
We are seeking a specialist P&O Specialist to join our client's People & Organisation team in Belfast. This role will provide expertise and guidance on recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration, serving as a trusted resource for day-to-day HR queries. The successful candidate will support a culture of continuous improvement and deliver best-practice HR initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition / Recruitment
1. Understand staffing requirements from workforce planning discussions.
2. Manage the full recruitment cycle: job descriptions, advertising, sourcing, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
3. Conduct reference and background checks and extend job offers.
4. Maintain accurate employee records on HRIS systems (BambooHR).
5. Ensure all recruitment activities comply with legislation and company policy.
6. Track and report on key hiring metrics.
7. Collaborate with colleagues on employer branding and recruitment strategies.
Employee Relations
8. Support the People Partner in managing grievance, disciplinary, and conflict resolution processes.
9. Provide advice, guidance, and coaching to managers and employees on workplace issues.
10. Assist in investigations and disciplinary meetings, including preparing documentation and minutes.
11. Help develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation.
General Administration
12. Process new hires, exits, probation, absence, holiday, and status changes on HRIS systems (BambooHR & Softworks).
13. Support payroll and maintain accurate HR data.
14. Prepare management information reports and HR analytics.
15. Contribute to digital transformation projects and process improvements.
Learning & Development Support
16. Coordinate and administrate mandatory training in NI, ensuring attendance and compliance.
17. Support organisational training and inductions as required.
18. Maintain training records on the learning management system.
Note: This list is not exhaustive; flexibility to cover other HR functions may be required.
Person Specification
Education & Experience
19. 3rd level qualification in HR, Business, or related field essential (CIPD desirable).
20. Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an HR generalist role.
Skills
21. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
22. Strong initiative, creativity, and time management.
23. Proficient in HRIS systems, Excel, and HR analytics tools.
24. Ability to negotiate, influence, and work effectively in a team.
Knowledge
25. Full recruitment cycle experience across multiple campaigns.
26. Employee relations management and guidance experience.
27. Strong understanding of NI employment law, grievance, and disciplinary procedures.
28. Experience with compensation analysis and learning & development support is desirable.
Additional Information
29. Applications Close: 3rd November 2025
30. Access NI Check: This role is subject to a basic Access NI check. A criminal record will not automatically prevent employment and will be assessed based on the nature of the role and background information.
Sponsorship is not available with this post.