Job Description

HR Officer/Assistant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Belfast (multi-site travel required)
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 per week
Working Pattern: Onsite 4 days per week
Salary: Competitive

We are recruiting for an HR Officer/Assistant (12 month FTC) to join a large, well-established, values-led organisation operating across Northern Ireland and ROI. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy HR team, supporting operational sites during a key period.

This HR Officer/Assistant role will suit a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational environment, partnering closely with managers and supporting a wide range of HR operations and employee relations activities. 

It’s the perfect opportunity for a HR Assistant looking to make their next step into an Officer level role, or a HR Officer keen to build out their experience within a market leading organisation.

Top Things to Know About This Job:

• 12-month fixed term contract within a large, respected organisation
• Broad HR Officer/Assistant role with strong exposure to employee relations and HR operations
• Onsite 4 days, operational role with multi-site interaction and variety

The Role:

• Partner with the HR Business Partner team to deliver a full range of HR services across operations
• Provide HR administration support across the employee lifecycle including resourcing, onboarding, probation, offboarding, retirement, HR KPIs, payroll queries, and status changes
• Support managers with employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary meetings and hearings, minute taking and drafting correspondence
• Assist in the delivery of engagement, communication and culture initiatives on site
• Provide support on HR-wide projects and initiatives
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and fairness
• Coordinate, plan and support training and development activities, including identifying needs from annual reviews
• Support managers with performance management, absence management, engagement and problem solving
• Act as a point of contact for employees, providing guidance and support as required
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements
• Build strong working relationships with managers, colleagues, and stakeholders across sites

The Person:

• Third level qualification in HR or Business (or equivalent)
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar HR Officer / HR Operations role
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Confident, resilient team player who can adapt to change
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 12-month FTC
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days holidays plus stat days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Continuous training and development
• Free car parking
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large, complex organisation
• Exposure to a wide range of HR operations and ER activities
• Supportive, collaborative HR team environment
• Career-enhancing experience within a respected employer

Next Steps:

For further information or to apply for this HR Officer/Assistant (12 month FTC) role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. Visit our website for a full list of HR opportunities.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.