HR Officer

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding organization in Newtownabbey is seeking an HR Officer to support high-volume recruitment and manage HR administration. This role offers broad HR exposure in a dynamic environment, along with hybrid working and long-term progression opportunities. The ideal candidate has previous HR experience and strong organizational skills. Join a supportive HR team at a pivotal moment of growth as the organization prepares for an increase in headcount.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Broad HR exposure

Supportive HR team

Long-term progression opportunity

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or HR Officer role.
• Comfortable in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Confident in supporting recruitment processes and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume recruitment including coordinating interviews and onboarding.
• Manage HR administration, including employee records and payroll information.
• Track probation periods, sickness absence, and benefits administration.
• Assist with employee relations and internal communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Recruitment support

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Job description

HR Officer - Newtownabbey - Energy Sector

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation based in Newtownabbey to recruit an HR Officer. This role offers the opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, as it expands into new markets and prepares for a significant increase in headcount.

Reporting into a small, collaborative HR team, this is a hands‑on role ideally suited to someone who is keen to gain broad exposure across the HR function in a fast‑paced environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supporting high‑volume recruitment activity, including coordinating interviews, onboarding and inductions
• Managing day‑to‑day HR administration, including the HR inbox, employee records and new starter processes
• Preparing and submitting monthly payroll information to an external payroll provider
• Tracking probation periods, sickness absence and benefits administration
• Supporting employee relations activity, providing guidance to line managers
• Assisting with internal communications, charity initiatives and wider HR projects as the business grows

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or HR Officer role
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast‑moving environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident supporting recruitment processes and HR administration
• CIPD qualified (desirable)

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Broad HR exposure within a scaling organisation
• Supportive HR team and opportunity for long‑term progression

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 02896 935507 or email [e-mail].

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