HR Officer

HR Officer

This is a newly created role for an HR Officer within an expanding organisation based in Newry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to take ownership of a varied generalist remit, supporting the delivery of an effective HR function across the business.

Working closely with managers and employees at all levels, you will act as a key point of contact for day-to-day HR matters, providing practical advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance management and employee engagement, you will play an important role in ensuring the business has a proactive, compliant and people-focused HR service.

The role:

As HR Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Recruitment & Selection: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying staffing requirements and preparing job descriptions through to advertising, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Employee Relations: Providing day-to-day advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance-related issues.
• Performance management: Assisting managers with probation periods, appraisals and employee development.
• Support the wider HR function with payroll, employee engagement initiatives, implementation of HR policies and maintaining HR systems

The Ideal Candidate:

• Over 2 years in a HR generalist role
• Proven experience in handling employee relation cases and right to work checks
• Knowledge of NI employment law and GDPR
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it)
• Experience in logistics or manufacturing would be desirable

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension
• Employee Benefits App
• Great opportunity for development in a growing business

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Aimee Knox (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02890490909 or a.knox@mcsgroup.jobs.

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