HUMAN RESOURCES HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER PO1 (SCP 29 - 32) £38,626 - £41,511 subject to Job Evaluation Plus 19% employer pension contribution 1 x Permanent, 37 hours per week Location: Antrim Civic Centre, but may be required to work from any Council site within the Borough MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To assist the Human Resources Managers in the successful implementation of the Human Resources Strategy. The Human Resources Officer is responsible for working in partnership with their allocated business areas to provide a professional HR and Organisation Development service that is customer focused and drives performance improvement. The postholder will be assigned to provide expert advice and support to specific service areas and these can be change to scope in the role. The role's primary function is to develop strategies and implement business plans and workforce initiatives which support the Human Resources Work plans and overall Council's corporate objectives. The role will also be accountable for providing operational support to managers on complex employee relations issues and liaison with HR colleagues to ensure high standards are met. The Human Resource Officer will work on key HR Projects as directed by HR Managers. General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) Provisional date for the next stage will be on 30 JULY 2025. This process will include a un-seen presentation. A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 29 JULY 2025 AT 12 NOON. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities. nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register