Job title: HR Officer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Londonderry, UK
Job published: 21-07-2026
Job ID: 120380
Contact name: Stephanie Mulholland
Phone number: +447458160110
Contact email: stephanie@huntersavage.com

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.