HR Assistant

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an HR Assistant based in Co. Down to support a growing food manufacturing company. This role involves coordinating recruitment activities, managing HR inquiries, and providing administrative support. Candidates should ideally have 1-2 years of experience in HR or relevant qualifications like CIPD. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for career development within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience as an HR Administrator or HR Assistant.
• Graduate with CIPD qualification is a plus.
• Background in retail or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interview scheduling.
• Manage HR inbox and respond to queries from employees and managers.
• Draft HR documentation and correspondence.
• Prepare HR data, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Support onboarding processes across operational and office teams.
• Assist with improved HR systems and processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Skills

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Pragmatic approach

Confidence in operational settings

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Assistant - Co. Down - FMCG

MCS Group is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing organisation based in the Comber area to recruit an HR Assistant to support a growing people function during a period of change and expansion.

This is a business that is focused on scaling operations, strengthening internal processes, and supporting future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activity, including interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Managing the HR inbox and responding to employee and manager queries
• Drafting HR documentation and correspondence
• Preparing HR data, reports, and spreadsheets
• Supporting onboarding processes across operational and office teams
• Assisting with the implementation of improved HR systems and processes
• Providing general administrative support to the wider HR function

The Ideal Candidate

This opportunity would suit someone early in their HR career who enjoys working in a practical, fast-paced environment and is comfortable supporting change.

You may be:

• An HR Administrator or HR Assistant with 1-2 years' experience
• A graduate with CIPD
• From a retail or hospitality background with CIPD

Key requirements

• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A pragmatic, adaptable approach
• Confidence working in an operational setting
• CIPD qualification (beneficial but not essential)
• Manufacturing or food experience (advantageous, not required)

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days annual leave
• Opportunity to develop alongside a growing business and HR function

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Katie Fox, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935507 or email [e-mail]

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