Senior HR Business Partner

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization based in Belfast is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic HR initiatives. The role involves partnering with leadership, developing a strong culture, and providing guidance on employee relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment, a strong knowledge of NI employment legislation, and a degree in HR or a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work opportunities, along with other enhanced benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Hybrid working

Private medical care

Other enhanced benefits

Qualifications

• Experience similar to a Senior HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland employment legislation.
• Degree in HR, Business, or a related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic HR initiatives.
• Develop a high-performing and inclusive culture.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Coach managers in people management capabilities.

Skills

Fast-paced operational experience

Knowledge of NI employment legislation

Strong people management skills

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner - Permanent - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to partnering with an innovative organisation as they look to add a Senior HR Business Partner to their team, in this full-time, permanent opportunity.

The role

You will act as a trusted strategic partner to leaders and stakeholders, fostering a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to perform at their best. You will lead forward-thinking HR initiatives that strengthen engagement, develop talent, and drive sustainable organisational success.

The main responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to support the delivery of strategic people initiatives aligned to business objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
• Provide expert guidance and support on a broad range of employee relations matters, balancing operational needs with long-term people solutions.
• Support and coach managers at all levels to build strong people management capability.
• Play a key role in the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and support workforce effectiveness.
• Contribute to workforce planning and organisational development activities.
• Support the effective use and continuous improvement of HR systems and tools.

The ideal candidate

• Similar experience in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NI employment legislation.
• A degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline.
• Union experience (desirable).

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus.
• Hybrid working.
• Private medical care.
• Other enhanced benefits.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02896 205148. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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