DP – HR Partner – BELFAST HYBRID.

DP – HR Partner – BELFAST HYBRID

Pay Rate: £24.59 per hour

Location: Belfast City Centre, Bruce Street

Start Date: 30^th March 2026 / ASAP

Expected Duration: 30^th September 2026

Working Hours: 18.5 hours for part time employee (days to be agreed with the individual)

Requirements: 5 GCSE’S C and Above (Including Maths and English) + 2 A Levels above C Grade + University Degree

Benefits: Flexi, Hybrid

Duties include but not limited to: This assignment will be based in People and Organisational Development in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS).

Main duties will involve:

HR Policy

• Policy ownership for NICS people policies – provision of support & policy advice.
• Policy renewal programme – implement a prioritised policy review plan to deliver best practice, fit for purpose and legally compliant HR policies that underpin people management operational processes across the NICS.
• Statutory compliance & workforce monitoring – implement actions to support organizational understanding of the NICS workforce composition and applicant pools to inform affirmative or positive action measures and/or policy interventions.

The postholders may have line management responsibility and will support delivery of the key responsibilities within each work area as outlined above by taking forward actions such as:

• leading the review and development of specific strategies and policies (new or existing) including carrying out benchmarking research, gathering and analysing data or other information, conducting relevant impact assessment screening exercises and managing any change control processes arising as a result
• preparation of timely responses for Ministerial, Departmental, internal or external correspondence.
• preparation of any HR Resourcing Policy related presentations, speeches or responses required by the Minister; Deputy Secretary People and OD; Director, HR Policy etc.; and
• robust oversight of the division’s governance arrangements including financial monitoring returns, Business Plan, Business Continuity Plan, Risk Register and Business Case Register) and commission / co-ordinate returns as and when required, ensuring deadlines are met.

The list of responsibilities is intended to indicate the broad range within the posts, it is however not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to carry out other duties as required to meet business needs.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• CIPD qualification.

• A high degree of self-motivation and well-developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders (both in writing and verbally), including the ability to draft clear and succinct policy papers, reports, submissions and briefings, based on evidence/ research; and to provide informed options / proposals, as required.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain constructive, positive, and collaborative partnerships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve progress against objectives.

• The ability to successfully work as partof a team and independently and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in reviewing and drafting HR policies and supporting guidance desirable.
• Previous experience or an interest in the subject matter desirable

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

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TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND EDUCATION PROOF TO: EMILY.BELL@THERECRUITMENTCO.UK