HR Generalist

HR Generalist - Manufacturing- County Down - Permanent

MCS Group is thrilled to be partnering with an award-winning organisation, who are wishing to appoint an experienced HR Generalist on a full time, permanent basis.

The Role

As the HR Generalist, you will be supporting the HR function in providing a comprehensive, professional and customer-focused HR service to employees and managers on operational requirements and business plan objectives. You will support the day-to-day operations of the headquarter site, ensuring you provide HR support to over 800 employees.

You will be a point of contact on all HR policies as well as this you will support and advise managers on a range of employee relations issues, of employment law, and effective employment practice to ensure the Company meets its employment obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing sickness absence monitoring for short-term and long-term absences
• Provide advice and guidance on disciplinary and grievance matters in line with company policy and legislative requirements
• Provide HR support and input during periods of dept/business restructuring and change management (e.g. working practices, TUPE, working hours and redundancy etc.)
• Working with the L&D team on people management and training solutions.
• To contribute to the promotion of equality opportunity with the Company and assist the HR manager with the implementation of relevant equality legislation
• Supporting the Talent Acquisition Specialist in recruitment & selection campaigns in terms of advertising, shortlisting, and attending interview panels.
• Coach and counsel line managers to be effective People Managers inspiring them with confidence to handle team employee relations matters.
• To contribute to the development and maintenance of effective people information via the HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
• To contribute to the development of effective employee communications. This will involve regularly seeking opportunities to communicate effectively to employees in addition to creating employee communications content.

The Successful Candidate

• 2 years generalist HR experience operating in an advisory capacity
• CIPD qualified or working towards
• A proven track record of coaching and influencing line managers at all levels within an organisation.
• A clean valid driver's license
• Experince working in manufacturing would be desirable

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Being part of an experienced team
• Flexible start and finish times
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of stats)
• Health cash plan

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Olivia McClenaghan, HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group on 02896935513 or send an up-to-date CV via the link provided.
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