Job Description

HR Officer

• Derry/L’Derry
• 4 day working week (38 hours per week, Mon – Thurs)
• Exciting new role

We are recruiting for our client, a successful engineering business in Derry/Londonderry, who are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Officer to join their team.

This is an exciting, new, stand alone, permanent role (38 hours per week, Monday–Thursday) offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in HR operations, employee engagement, and talent management across the organisation.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Exciting new, stand-alone HR role
• 4 day working week – 38 hours Monday to Thursday
• Responsibility for employee lifecycle, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
• Work within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-energy environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on culture, engagement, and organisational growth

The Role

• Act as a trusted HR advisor for employees and line managers on policies, procedures, compliance, and employment legislation
• Provide employee relations support, addressing queries and assisting with grievance resolution
• Manage recruitment processes end-to-end: drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, interviewing, and onboarding
• Promote the organisation as an employer of choice through engagement with schools, agencies, and partners
• Support apprenticeships, graduate programs, training plans, and employee development initiatives
• Manage performance review processes, including probation reviews, and coordinate training plans
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including the ‘We are FAST’ team
• Maintain HR records, prepare contracts, correspondence, and ensure accurate HR system data
• Administer employee benefits, payroll support, and offboarding processes
• Analyse HR metrics and provide reports to senior management

The Person

• 3rd level qualification in HR or relevant discipline
• Minimum 2-3 years’ HR generalist experience
• CIPD Level 3 or above desirable
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and best practice
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/production desirable
• Full clean driving licence

The Reward

• Competitive salary
• 38 hours per week over 4 days (Monday–Thursday)
• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture
• Opportunity to lead HR initiatives and shape employee experience
• Professional development and career growth

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

For further information and to apply for this HR Officer role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting HR professionals across Northern Ireland and Ireland.