Assistant HR Business Partner

The Role

We are recruiting an Assistant HR Business Partner to be part of the newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).

Key Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all HR enquiries
• Providing advice and support to managers in handling of employment issues and the commissions disciplinary and grievance procedure. Assisting with investigations and presenting cases ensuring the procedures are followed consistently
• Advising managers on the management of sickness and absence
• Processing payroll in the HR system in a timely manner
• Supporting managers in developing and maintaining probation and performance review systems
• Supporting the HR business partners with the analysis and reporting of workforce information
• Assisting with the implementation of HR initiatives to ensure successful implementation
• Supporting the HR business partners with ad hoc projects
• Supporting, developing and running policy awareness events for line managers and other people related to training and development courses
• Inputting information on other HR systems including annual leave tracker and online training package
• Monitoring successful candidates through on-boarding process
• Supporting managers with bi-weekly corporate induction events
• Supporting HR business partners with developing and implementing inclusion and diversity strategies

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

Person specification

Qualification

• Associate CIPD or working towards.

Essential Criteria

• Sound knowledge of Employment legislation and implications for workforce.
• Experience of using HR Information Systems.
• Computer literate (Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and within multi-disciplinary environment.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Awareness and understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Experience in partnering with managers to conduct training needs analysis.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in using a range of analytical tools
• Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for CTC clearance, if not already cleared

Please provide a CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements via clicking APPLY NOW.

A job pack is available for download from the 'Additional Documents' section below.

Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. Please also provide a statement of suitability (max 1200 words) setting out your key skills and experience against the essential criteria listed in the person specification BY NO LATER than 5pm, Monday 28TH APRIL, 2025. Where appropriate, please indicate your location preference for the role – either Belfast or London. You can also apply for this post through recruitment@icrir.independent-inquiry.uk