Human Resources Advisor Jobs in Belfast
About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a values-led, senior People professional to provide maternity cover for the role of our Senior People & Culture Manager. The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high quality generalist People & Culture services at SafeLives, in conjunction with a People & Culture Officer. The role will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent People support.
As part of a small, ambitious team you will provide a range of comprehensive, and customer orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ People & Culture strategy. You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the Director of People and Culture on strategic matters and a full- time People & Culture Officer on transactional matters, and access to external legal and HR consultancy support when needed. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee engagement; learning and development, and staff well-being across the organisation.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term, maternity vover for 9 months.
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Bristol offices.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd April 2025.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
HR, EDI and Wellbeing Officer
Could you be the talented HR, EDI and Wellbeing Officer we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? Supporting a brilliant team, you’ll play a part in protecting and restoring UK wildlife, while advancing your career in the fast-growing ‘nature and climate’ space.
Overview
Position: HR, EDI and Wellbeing Officer
Salary: £12,800 per annum for 14 hours per week (£31,500 FTE)
Location: Fully remote (with occasional travel)
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE) – flexible working available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 24 March 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
About the Role
As HR, EDI and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring the team feels valued, supported, and engaged. Working across HR, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and wellbeing, you will develop and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, transparency, and employee experience.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing the Trust’s HR, EDI and Wellbeing functions.
• Providing advice and support to staff on HR and wellbeing matters.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to policies and processes.
• Promoting an inclusive and fair work environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
• Experience in HR, EDI, wellbeing, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive workplace.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
HR Officer, People & Culture Officer, Equality and Diversity Advisor, Employee Wellbeing Coordinator, HR and Compliance Officer.
If you’re passionate about HR, inclusion, and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!
Location – Flexible with travel to Sheffield once a quarter
Contract type: Temporary until end of March 2026
Salary:Grade 4 - £34,085 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025 at 11:30pm
About the role
You will provide second tier expert housing advice at a specialist level to housing professionals from across the sector. The advice will need to be tailored to the individual needs of your clients and you will use your expertise to influence decisions and best practice. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Shelter, especially the legal teams, content teams, policy and campaigns. You will also produce content for Shelter’s website and other external publications as required.
About you
You will have technical experience of homelessness and housing law and are able to take complex language and processes, making them easy to understand for professionals with varying levels of experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, you'll promote user-focused advice and support content delivery. You will also be responsible for managing your own wellbeing and use the tools we have in place to support you when needed.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the Team
The Expert Advice Service is provided by Shelter, funded by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of its Voluntary and Community Frontline Sector Grant Programme. The service has been awarded AQS accreditation from the Advice Services Alliance.
We provide high-quality housing advice on complex cases to housing professionals and volunteers, as well as creating and maintaining comprehensive online advice tools and resources. We promote joint working between voluntary and statutory agencies, building partnerships to prevent homelessness and provide solutions for people in housing need.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the points in the ‘About you’ section of the Job Description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:
We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.