About the Role:

MPA Recruitment is currently recruiting an HR and Learning & Organisational Development Support Officer.

The successful candidate will support the Senior HR/L&OD Advisor in delivering a professional, proactive and customer-focused service. This role combines administration, maintaining employee and training records, coordinating training events and responding to enquiries from managers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential and efficient administrative support across the HR and Learning & Organisational Development function.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, databases, spreadsheets and Learning Management Systems.
• Process annual leave, probationary administration, new starts, leavers, transfers and training requisitions.
• Organise and support training events, maintaining attendance records and monitoring information.
• Prepare reports, statistics, correspondence and management information.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee services, policies, procedures and terms and conditions.
• Respond professionally to enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
• Assist with HR case files, policy updates and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests.
• Work with colleagues across departments, including Finance and IT, to support effective service delivery.
• Handle information in accordance with relevant policies, GDPR and Data Protection requirements.

What We’re Looking for?

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience requirements:

• At least two A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, plus a minimum of one year’s experience within an HR or Learning & Organisational Development function.

OR

• At least five GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of two years’ experience within an HR or Learning & Organisational Development function.

All applicants must also demonstrate:

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience maintaining and updating records on a system and generating reports.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using HR, Learning & Organisational Development or payroll systems.

Additional Information:

• An Access NI Check may be required for this role.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Pension contribution
• 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants
• Access to a wide range of public sector opportunities
• Ongoing role availability — if one placement ends, we aim to secure another.

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience within a professional HR and Learning & Organisational Development environment
• Develop your knowledge across a broad range of HR functions and employee services
• Work as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Enhance your skills in HR systems, employee relations support, training coordination, and compliance
• Build experience within a respected public sector organisation

MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.