Part-time HR Manager

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Part-time HR Manager to join their team. This newly created role focuses on hands-on HR support, managing performance processes, and shaping key people initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience in a manufacturing environment and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary with part-time hours of approximately 24 per week, contributing to various impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Opportunity to lead impactful projects

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in performance management.
• Practical, people-focused approach with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR agenda and key people initiatives.
• Support performance management processes and coaching.
• Implement skills development and career pathways.

Skills

HR experience within manufacturing

Performance management

Employee development

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of NI legislation

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Part-time HR Manager - Newly created - Permanent

MCS Group is delighted to partner with an organisation going through an exciting period of growth as they look to add a part‑time HR Manager to their team, in this newly created role.

The role

This is a newly created, hands‑on generalist HR role, ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation and making a visible impact. Working closely with senior leaders and line managers, you will lead the day‑to‑day HR agenda while also shaping and delivering key people initiatives.

Main responsibilities

• Providing pragmatic, hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Leading and supporting performance management processes, including coaching managers on effective people management.
• Developing and implementing skills development and career pathways across the business.
• Managing and promoting apprenticeship programmes and early careers initiatives.
• Supporting learning and development activity aligned to operational and future skills needs.
• Driving employer brand initiatives to attract, engage and retain talent.
• Advising on employee relations matters, policies and HR best practice.
• Ensuring HR processes are compliant, practical and fit for a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidate

• Proven HR experience within manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience in performance management and employee development.
• A practical, people‑focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Hands‑on practice knowledge of NI legislation.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable.

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Part‑time hours (approx. 24 hours per week).
• Leading various projects that will have a commercial impact on the organisation.

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
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