Job Description

HR & Learning and Development Officer – Ballymena

New, permanent opportunity

Our client is a prestigious, highly successful, award winning employer in the Ballymena area, with multiple sites.  They are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Learning and Development Officer to join their expanding team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a people-focused professional who enjoys both the structure of HR operations and the creative aspects of learning and development.

As part of a growing HR team, the HR & Learning and Development Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, supporting employee relations, and driving a high-performing, values-led culture through engaging training and development initiatives.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• Attractive Salary & Benefits – private healthcare, discounts etc
• Unique permanent role – Blend of operational HR and hands-on L&D responsibilities
• Award winning employer with a strong, fast paced and collaborative HR function

The Role:

• Advise and support managers and employees on HR policies, performance, and employee relations.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Deliver and track training across departments, identifying needs and supporting departmental plans.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, well-being, and continuous improvement through learning initiatives.
• Develop and deliver engaging and effective training content that aligns with business needs
• Maintain accurate and up to date training records and ensure all mandatory training in completed and tracked in line with internal policies and legal requirements
• Promote a learning culture that supports continuous development, inclusion and high performance
• Support career progression and succession planning
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Manage employee documentation, onboarding, and lifecycle processes in line with company values.

The Person:

• Previous experience in a blended HR and Learning and development role, with a passion for L&D
• Experience using HR systems and learning platforms (LMS).
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law with previous generalist HR experience.
• Proven ability to deliver and facilitate training confidently and effectively.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience using HR systems and learning platforms (LMS).
• Highly organised, discreet, and solutions-focused with a valid UK driver’s licence.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, service-led environment is advantageous.

The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time contract with development opportunities
• Full time hours 9-5 Monday to Friday, on site
• Ballymena location
• Private medical insurance
• Free car parking
• Pension
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Busy, enthusiastic, team environment
• Great discounts with a well-known organisation
• Dynamic, values-led company with a focus on people and growth
• Permanent, full-time contract with development opportunities

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

To find out more and apply for this new HR & Learning and Development Officer job, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. Visit our website to view a full list of Human Resources opportunities.

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