HR Officer (part-time)

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Northern Ireland is seeking a part-time HR Officer. In this role, you will support the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, positive culture, and effective recruitment practices. The ideal candidate will have HR generalist experience and a CIPD qualification. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced HR environment.
• CIPD qualification or in progress.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hiring process from advertising to onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee HR records.
• Coordinate training and compliance programmes.
• Ensure HR policies meet legislation and compliance standards.
• Handle ER queries and advise line managers.
• Support HR reporting and metrics.
• Prepare and update HR documents.
• Support Health & Safety processes.
• Contribute to HR initiatives for engagement and retention.

Skills

Proven experience in an HR generalist role

CIPD qualification or progress towards it

Strong knowledge of employment law

Confident working independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems

Job description

HR Officer (part-time)

Are you an experienced HR Officer, looking to make an impact in a leading organisation, while maintaining a good work-life balance?
We're seeking a proactive and organised HR Officer to join our client - a leading construction company known for excellence, innovation, and strong values. In this role, you'll provide hands‑on HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth operations, strong compliance, and a positive workplace culture across diverse teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Part‑time hours
• Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Free on‑site parking and modern facilities
• Excellent learning, development, and progression opportunities within an established business

The Role

As HR Officer, you'll be a key partner to managers and employees, delivering practical HR support across recruitment, employee relations, training coordination, and performance management. You'll work closely with operational leaders across manufacturing and construction sites, ensuring HR practices align with both local legislation and global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end hiring process - from advertising roles and shortlisting candidates to interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, including attendance, absence, and performance data
• Coordinate and track training, development, and compliance programmes across all departments
• Ensure HR policies and procedures meet UK employment legislation and corporate compliance standards
• Handle day‑to‑day ER queries and complex cases appropriately, and advise line managers on best practice
• Support HR reporting, metrics, and data analysis to inform decision‑making
• Prepare and update HR documents including contracts, policies, and procedures
• Support the Health & Safety team with various processes and encourage workplace safety
• Contribute to wider HR initiatives such as engagement, retention, and culture enhancement projects

About You

• Proven experience in an HR generalist role within a fast‑paced environment
• CIPD qualification or currently working towards it
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Confident working independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or [e-mail].

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