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HR Adviser - Health, Wellbeing & Engagement
Location: Portadown (with travel across NI)
Client: Libraries NI
Temporary Agency Assignment: Until 31 December 2026
Hours: 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Pay Rate: £22.82 per hour
About the Role
Our client, Libraries NI, a large multi-site public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Adviser (Health, Wellbeing & Engagement) to join their Business Support team.
This is a key role supporting employee wellbeing, attendance management and the delivery of proactive HR initiatives across the organisation. HR Adviser t JD final PDF
Key Responsibilities
* Provide HR advice to managers on employee wellbeing and attendance management
* Support the management of sickness absence, including mental health and long-term conditions
* Deliver confidential support to employees facing personal or work-related issues
* Develop and implement health and wellbeing policies and initiatives
* Produce and analyse management information reports to support decision-making
* Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
* Support employee engagement and organisational change programmes
* Supervise HR support staff where required
Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
Qualifications / Experience
* A relevant third-level qualification or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)
AND
o At least 3 years' recent HR or Health & Wellbeing experience
OR
o 5 years' experience in a relevant HR role
Experience
* Experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
* Experience of providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on managing attendance and sickness absence issues
* Experience in the development, analysis and presentation of Management Information reports using Microsoft Excel to support organisational performance
Knowledge & Skills
* Proven knowledge and application of employment legislation, statutory obligations and equality requirements within a large and multi-site organisation
Additional Requirements
* Applicants must have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for business use) or other suitable transport to fulfil the requirements of the role
* Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs, including occasional evening or weekend work
A large organisation is defined as one employing 100+ staff, operating across multiple functions and sites.
Why Apply?
* Competitive hourly rate of £22.82
* Opportunity to work within a high-profile public sector organisation
* Meaningful role supporting employee wellbeing and organisational culture
* Varied and impactful HR advisory position