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Senior HR Business Partner

Posted 27/11/2024

£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum

Belfast

Permanent

Human Resources & Personnel

Job Description

Senior HR Business Partner - Permanent - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation as they look to add a Senior HR Business Partner to their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role:

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in industrial relations, union negotiations, and a proven track record of managing high-volume HR operations. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will play a critical role in driving employee relations, developing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective agreements.

The main responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiations with trade unions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining positive labor relations.
  • Provide expert advice on industrial relations strategies, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
  • Partner with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent management, workforce planning, and change management.
  • Manage high-volume employee relations issues, including disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
  • Oversee HR compliance processes, ensuring alignment with employment laws and company standards.
  • Manage HR metrics and reporting, identifying trends and recommending action plans to address workforce challenges.
  • Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.

The successful candidate:

  • 5 years+ experience in an HR role with a focus on industrial relations and employee relations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in leading negotiations with trade unions.
  • Full clean driving licence.
  • Degree in HR/Business/Law or related discipline or relevant experience.
  • CIPD or equivalent an advantage.

What's on offer:

  • Highly competitive base salary (dependent on experience).
  • 10% bonus.
  • Flexible working pattern.
  • Pension.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group 01699 4105.

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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