HR Consultant

HR Consultant - Belfast - FTC (3 Months)

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation to recruit an HR Consultant for a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving business during a period of significant transformation.

Company

Our client is a well-established, multi-site organisation operating across the island of Ireland, currently experiencing strong growth and strategic development. With a large workforce and ambitious expansion plans, the organisation is investing heavily in its people function, technology, and internal processes. The business is values-driven, with a strong emphasis on culture, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Role & Responsibilities

As HR Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the HR function through a period of change and development. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will contribute to project-based work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and update HR policies and employment contracts to align with revised benefits structures (e.g. company cars, mileage, expenses) following tax and compliance recommendations
• Work closely with the Chartered Accountant and key stakeholders to ensure all changes are compliant with current tax legislation and regulatory requirements
• Translate findings into clear, practical HR and contractual updates
• Lead employee consultation process with approximately 50 staff, ensuring clear communication of changes and managing queries effectively
• Draft and issue updated contractual documentation, ensuring consistency and legal accuracy across all employee groups
• Provide guidance to managers and leadership on the implementation of new benefits and policy changes
• Support change management and ensure a smooth transition to updated terms and conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all changes are properly recorded and auditable

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong generalist HR experience with a focus on employee relations, policy development and contract updates
• Proven experience reviewing and updating policies and benefits structures (e.g. expenses, mileage, company cars)
• Good understanding of employment law and tax implications of employee benefits, ideally with exposure to finance or external advisors
• Experience leading employee consultations and communicating contractual changes clearly and effectively
• Able to manage a short-term project independently, working closely with stakeholders to deliver compliant and practical solutions
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary (details available on request)
• Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements
• Exposure to a large, complex organisation undergoing transformation
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful HR projects
• Potential for longer-term career progression within the business

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Katie Fox, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935507 or email k.fox@mcsgroup.jobs

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