HR Advisor (Employee Services) Location: Lisburn HQ Hours: 36.25 hours per week Salary: £19.11 per hour Contract: Temporary Up to 6 months (potential for extension) Recruiting on behalf of our client. Total Care Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for HR Advisor to join the Employee Services team based at Lisburn HQ. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Northern Irelands most vital public service organisations, delivering expert support across a range of HR services including terms and conditions, attendance management, wellbeing, equality, recruitment, employee relations, and more. Main Purpose of the Role The post-holder will play a lead role in supporting the HR Manager Resourcing & Employee Services to ensure a modern, professional and responsive HR service is delivered across NIFRS. You will manage day-to-day activities of the Employee Services Team (EST), provide professional HR advice, ensure best practices are followed, and contribute to ongoing HR projects and improvements. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate daily operations of the Employee Services Team, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation. Provide advice to management on employee services matters, including terms & conditions, absence, and wellbeing. Produce accurate HR statistics and reports to support strategic decision-making. Review and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Employee Services functions. Support HR projects, recruitment activity, and organisational development as needed. Oversee preparation of business cases, tenders, and HR-related invoices in line with corporate standards. Stay up-to-date with employment law, equality legislation, and changes to public sector terms and conditions. Maintain collaborative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Essential Criteria Applicants must demonstrate, by the closing date, one of the following: Option 1: A degree-level qualification Current professional membership of CIPD at Associate level (Assoc CIPD) or higher At least 2 years experience working in a HR function within a large** complex organisation, including: Provision of employee services Production of HR reports/statistics Option 2: A degree-level qualification Actively working towards CIPD professional membership At least 4 years experience working in a HR function within a large** complex organisation, including: Provision of employee services Production of HR reports/statistics In addition, all applicants must have: Experience providing HR advice to management A solid understanding of current employment legislation Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications A full UK driving licence or access to transport for work-related travel Desirable Criteria: Experience leading a team within an HR service Experience improving HR processes or systems Experience in local government or public sector HR environments Why Apply? This role offers a chance to work within a dynamic and high-impact public service organisation. Youll gain exposure to a wide variety of HR disciplines, support a key function of emergency services, and help shape the experience of over 2,000 staff across Northern Ireland. Interested? Apply now via Jobs NI or contact Total Care Recruitment directly for further details. Skills: Planning & Organising Communication IT Skills