HR Manager

• Permanent opportunity
• Belfast Head Office
• 37.5 hour per week – flexible & hybrid working 
• Early finish at 3.30pm on Fridays
• Excellent salary & Benefits

We are hiring for our client, a successful, values-based, non-profit organisation in growth mode, who are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function. Supporting a workforce of approximately 250 employees across multiple sites, this is a key leadership role with both strategic influence and hands-on delivery.

Based in Belfast (hybrid working available), the HR Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive and play a central role in shaping people strategy, supporting organisational growth, and embedding a positive, people-first culture.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Lead the HR function (1 direct report) within a purpose-driven, growing organisation
• Varied role with great autonomy and hands-on operational delivery
• Excellent benefits including 38 days annual leave and 11% employer pension

The Role

• Lead and manage the full HR function, including line management of a HR Officer
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to deliver an effective HR strategy and service
• Oversee employee relations including investigations, absence, disciplinary and performance management
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures
• Manage recruitment and workforce planning to support service delivery
• Lead HR reporting, analytics and workforce data insights
• Support payroll processes ensuring accurate and timely data
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, staff surveys and wellbeing programmes
• Lead organisational change initiatives aligned to growth plans
• Develop management capability through coaching and training

The Person

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) – essential
• Proven experience at HR Manager / Senior HR Generalist level within a busy organisation
• Strong knowledge of NI employment legislation
• Experience managing change and leading HR in a multi-site environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and support senior stakeholders
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Experience managing people and developing capability
• Data-driven with strong systems and reporting experience

The Reward

• Attractive Salary
• Permanent, senior HR opportunity
• Belfast head office
• Generous annual leave (38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays)
• Health cash plan (including 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support)
• Enhanced pension (11% employer pension contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly benefits
• Hybrid working (2 days from home where possible)
• 37.5 hours per week.  Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

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

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