Job Description
Job Title: HR Assistant – 30 Hours per week
Location: Belfast
Salary: £24k- £26k per annum dep on experience- (pro – rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Nominate Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in Belfast who are seeking to recruit a HR Assistant to join their busy HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within Human Resources in a supportive and professional environment.
The Role
The HR Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR function, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of HR processes. The role will involve supporting recruitment, employee lifecycle activities, HR compliance and maintaining accurate employee data.
This position plays a key role in delivering a positive employee experience while ensuring HR processes are carried out in line with company policies and employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records on the HR system.
* Prepare HR documentation including contracts, onboarding paperwork, letters and reports.
* Assist with payroll administration by providing information on new starters, leavers, absences and employee changes.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Post job advertisements on recruitment platforms and liaise with recruitment agencies.
HR Operations & Compliance
* Track probation periods and schedule review meetings.
* Assist with HR policy implementation and communication.
* Ensure HR data is processed and stored in line with GDPR and company data protection policies.
* Conduct right-to-work checks and ensure all pre-employment checks are completed.
General Support
* Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as required.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues while maintaining strict confidentiality.
The Person
Essential Criteria
* Previous administrative experience, ideally within an HR or people-focused environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with HR systems.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Desirable
* Experience using an HRIS or HR system.
* CIPD Level 3 (or currently working towards it) or equivalent HR qualification.
* Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.