HR Officer

HR Officer - 12-Month FTC - Belfast

Overview

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting for an HR Officer on behalf of our client based in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience across HR operations, employee relations, engagement, and people-focused initiatives within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

The main responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support recruitment, on boarding, probation, and off boarding processes.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Support performance management, absence management, and employee well being initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support HR reporting and administration activities.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate

• Third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar HR role.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Good understanding of NI employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites when required.
• Experience supporting employee engagement and well being initiatives.
• Exposure to HR project work and organisational change activities.
• Experience in a fast paced or multi-site environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Broad exposure across the HR function
• Opportunity to develop employee relations and generalist HR experience
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Teao Carolan, HR Recruitment Associate at MCS Group on 028 9049 0910

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.