Job Description

Senior HR Administrator/Assistant

We are hiring for our client, a highly successful, global manufacturing company, who wish to recruit a Senior HR Administrator for their South Down/Newry site.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Administrator/Assistant will provide key HR support across a site of circa 150 employees. This is an exciting, permanent opportunity offering excellent career progression, a strong benefits package, and the chance to work with a market leader.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• Excellent career progression with a global market leader
• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, early Friday finish, and hybrid working
• Permanent HR generalist role based in South Down/Newry

The Role:

• Support the HR Manager in delivering the people plan and wider HR strategy
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, onboarding, and offboarding
• Maintain HR systems, update payroll records, and manage amendments and discrepancies
• Monitor timekeeping and absence through the time and attendance system
• Support Occupational Health referrals and wellbeing initiatives
• Assist with employee relations processes – scheduling meetings, taking notes, drafting outcome letters
• Maintain HR records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

The Person:

• 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a HR administration role
• Understanding of payroll and time and attendance processes (advantageous)
• Experience in manufacturing, production, logistics, or blue-collar environments would be highly advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The Rewards:

• Good salary and excellent benefits package
• Profit-based bonus scheme
• Health cash plan and strong pension scheme
• Full-time hours (Mon–Thurs 9:00am–5:15pm, Fri 9:00am–1:30pm)
• Hybrid working – 1 day working from home following training
• Free car parking
• Opportunity to work with a highly successful, global market leader
• Varied and multidisciplinary HR role with strong senior support

Next Steps:

For further information, and to apply for this Senior HR Administrator job, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. Visit our website for a full list of HR opportunities.

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