HR Manager - Belfast

Position: Human Resources Manager

Pay Rate: £22.65 per hour

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Hours of Work: 0830-1700 Mon - Thu 0830-1630 Fri

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-6 months

Location: Sport NI, 2a Upper Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5LA

The HR Manager plays a key role in the day-to-day management of the HR Department and has responsibility for the organisation, development and effective delivery of an all-encompassing HR Function. The post holder will act as a key advocate for culture change within the organisation and for overseeing the successful delivery of our Vision, Mission and Values. The HR Manager will be based at House of Sport, Belfast and will also provide HR services to Sport NI's other two sites based at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Bryansford & the Sports Institute, Jordanstown.

Sport NI's values are excellence, integrity, collaboration and learning. Sport NI seeks an individual who can share and embody these values.

Job Duties:

People Management & Development

• To lead the HR team to provide a professional HR service to managers across Sport NI & deliver all aspects of day-to-day transactional HR. Motivating and developing the team to deliver a high-quality service to the organisation and to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.

• To be the key driver development of a HR strategy and the delivery of objectives relating to the Business Plan and Corporate Strategy.

• Manage recruitment and selection processes to attract a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality services.

• Manage of all aspects of the employee life cycle and associated processes including induction, training, performance management, payroll and pensions.

• Lead on matters relating to employment legislation, policy and terms and conditions of employment.

• Manage the delivery of effective employee and industrial relations.

• Manage the development and implementation of for staff learning and development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving both individual and organisational goals and objectives.

Policy Development

• Research, develop and implement Policies and Procedures relating to all HR activities and consult with the recognised Union accordingly.

• Monitor existing Policies and Procedures and update where necessary to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and in line with current legislation and best practice guidelines.

• Provide advice and assistance to staff regarding all aspects of HR policy and procedures

Reward and Remuneration

• To have full oversight of the monthly payroll and pension activities for the organisation ensuring information is processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• To provide advice and guidance on payroll and pension to managers and staff.

• To manage the completion of statutory returns as and when required.

• To keep up to date with current processes and changes in pension, HMRC and employment legislation ensuring procedures are up to date.

Systems, Business and Organisational Development

• Management of the development of HR and Payroll Information Systems to maximise integration and efficiency.

• Manage the effective operation of HR processes relating to recruitment, payroll, attendance management and general administration.

• Manage the effective reporting of HR business information internally and externally.

• Provide leadership in the development and delivery of structural and cultural change programs across the organisation.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Management of the organisation's Health and Safety, ensuring that the organisation is meeting its obligations under Health & Safety legislation.

Essential Criteria:

· A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Human Resources

· Hold Associate Level Membership, or higher of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)

· 3 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 5 years of leading a team to successfully provide a value-added HR advisory service to managers, delivering all aspects of day-to-day transactional HR.

· 3 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 5 years of supporting

organisations, senior managers & teams through organisational change.

· 3 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 5 years of managing of monthly payroll and associated statutory processes.

· Must be able to work additional hours, some of which may be at the weekend or at short notice

· Access to a form of transport insured to enable the post holder to carry out the responsibilities of the post in full.

Desirable Criteria

· A post-graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in Human Resources

· Demonstrable experience of overseeing Health and Safety within an organization.

· 5 years full-time employment (or equivalent) gained within the last 7 years of leading a team to successfully provide a value-added HR advisory service to managers, delivering all aspects of day-to-day transactional HR.

*The successful applicant will be required to complete an Access NI during registration*