<p></p><div><h2><strong>HR Adviser - Health, Wellbeing &amp; Engagement</strong></h2><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Portadown (with travel across NI)<br /> 💼 <strong>Client:</strong> Libraries NI<br /> ⏳ <strong>Temporary Agency Assignment:</strong> Until 31 December 2026<br /> 🕒 <strong>Hours:</strong> 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)<br /> 💷 <strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £22.82 per hour</p><hr /><h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3><p>Our client, <strong>Libraries NI</strong>, a large multi-site public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced <strong>HR Adviser (Health, Wellbeing &amp; Engagement)</strong> to join their Business Support team.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting employee wellbeing, supporting attendance management, and contributing to HR policies and initiatives across a diverse workforce. </p><hr /><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Provide expert HR advice to managers on employee wellbeing, attendance, and best practice</li><li>Support the management of sickness absence, including mental health and long-term conditions<a href="https://rssglobal-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jane_lewsley_therecruitmentco_uk/Documents/Microsoft Copilot Chat Files/HR Adviser H W Engagement JD final.pdf"> </a></li><li>Deliver confidential support and guidance to employees facing personal or work-related challenges <a href="https://rssglobal-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jane_lewsley_therecruitmentco_uk/Documents/Microsoft Copilot Chat Files/HR Adviser H W Engagement JD final.pdf"> </a></li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of health &amp; wellbeing policies and initiatives</li><li>Analyse and present HR data (e.g. absence trends, wellbeing metrics) using HR systems and Excel </li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including occupational health providers </li><li>Support employee engagement initiatives and organisational change programmes </li><li>Supervise HR support staff and assist with recruitment processes where required </li></ul><hr /><h3><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></h3><p>Applicants must demonstrate:</p><ul><ul><ul><li><p>A relevant third-level qualification or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)<br /> <strong>AND</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years' recent HR/Health &amp; Wellbeing experience<br /> <strong>OR</strong></li><li>5 years' relevant HR experience </li></ul></li><li><p> </p></li></ul></ul></ul><div><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Experience of providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on managing attendance and sickness absence issues </li><li>Experience in the development, analysis and presentation of Management Information reports using Microsoft Excel to support organisational performance </li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Proven knowledge and application of employment legislation, statutory obligations and equality requirements within a <em>large and multi-site organisation</em> </li></ul><hr /><h3><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li>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 <a href="https://rssglobal-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jane_lewsley_therecruitmentco_uk/Documents/Microsoft Copilot Chat Files/HR Adviser H W Engagement JD final.pdf"> </a></li><li>Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs, including occasional evening or weekend work </li></ul><p>* A large organisation is defined as one employing 100+ staff, operating across multiple functions and sites.</p></div><hr /><h3> </h3><h3><strong>Why Apply?</strong></h3><ul><li>Competitive hourly rate of <strong>£22.82</strong></li><li>Opportunity to work within a respected public sector organisation</li><li>Meaningful role supporting employee wellbeing and organisational culture</li><li>Varied work across policy development, advisory support, and programme delivery</li></ul></div><p> </p>

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