Human Resources Assistant

Location: Belfast Head Office
Reporting to: People Director
About the Role
We are seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused HR Assistant to join our HR team in Belfast. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in Human Resources, gaining experience in recruitment, compliance, employee administration and HR projects.
Working closely with People and operational teams, you will help deliver an efficient HR and recruitment service, ensure compliance with employment legislation and provide essential administrative support across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns across Northern Ireland, including vacancy creation, advertising, candidate tracking and recording outcomes.
Maintain accurate recruitment records, candidate information, recruitment packs and appointment outcomes within HR systems.
Guide and train managers across Northern Ireland on recruitment procedures, administrative requirements and recruitment systems.
Prepare and submit Northern Ireland's Annual Monitoring Report and Article 55 reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
Support daily office operations, including supplier invoices, office supplies, visitor arrangements, facilities coordination and correspondence.
Arrange transport and accommodation for relevant managers in Northern Ireland, following organisational policies and budgets.
Administer and monitor Right to Work checks across Ireland, ensuring documentation is obtained, verified and recorded. Follow up on outstanding checks and communicate updated guidance as required.
Work with managers, employees, operational teams and stakeholders to deliver a professional, responsive and customer-focused HR service across Ireland.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to HR projects, improve processes and undertake other duties to support changing business needs.
Essential Criteria
Minimum of five GCSEs at grades A–C, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate record-keeping.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A customer-focused approach and confidence building relationships at all levels.
Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
Desirable Criteria
CIPD qualification or currently studying towards one.
Previous HR administration experience.
Knowledge of employment legislation and HR processes.
Experience using HR systems.
Experience administering Right to Work checks or employee screening processes.
Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.
Our Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance.
Additional Leave Purchase scheme.
Learning and development programmes for personal and professional growth.
Wellness programmes supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Internal reward and recognition schemes.
And many more benefits.
About Us
At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. Joining Compass Group means becoming part of a supportive network of individuals passionate about going the extra mile for our partner organisations. We are building a team committed to delivering excellent customer experiences and growing together.
We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.