Senior HR Officer

Senior HR Officer - Permanent - County Antrim

MCS Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing organisation based in the County Antrim area who are looking to add a Senior HR Officer to their team, in this full-time permanent position.

The role:

This is a key role supporting a fast-growing, high-volume production environment, with significant recent investment and continued expansion plans. Reporting into senior leadership, you will act as a trusted HR partner across the site, providing expert guidance on employee relations, driving HR projects, and supporting the development of the wider HR function.

The main responsibilities:

• Act as the lead point of contact for complex Employee Relations matters, providing expert advice and guidance to managers.
• Support and implement HR strategy, aligned to business growth and operational needs.
• Keep up to date with NI employment legislation and ensure policies and practices remain compliant.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures across the site.
• Partner with leadership on HR projects including culture, CSR initiatives and workforce planning.
• Coach and support line managers in handling performance, absence and conduct issues.
• Support ongoing recruitment activity in line with business growth.

The ideal candidate:

• Strong HR generalist background with a clear focus on Employee Relations.
• Experience managing complex ER cases within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience developing policies and improving HR processes.
• Previous mentoring or coaching experience desirable.
• Manufacturing/Engineering experience beneficial but not essential.

What's on offer:

• Competitive base salary (based on experience).
• Private medical care.
• Enhanced pension.
• Flexible working hours.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, HR Recruitment Manager at MCS Group on 02896 205148
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