Senior HR Officer

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

Job summary

A leading public utility provider in Belfast is seeking a Senior HR Officer to support HR activities for Northern Ireland. This role involves acting as the first point of contact for HR matters, providing end-to-end support in recruitment, employee relations, and development. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and relevant HR experience, particularly in operational settings. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and enhanced benefits including private medical care.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Private medical care

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3+ or relevant HR qualification is essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced operational HR generalist role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR contact for Northern Ireland employees.
• Support the HR processes including recruitment and performance.
• Advise managers on employee relations issues.

Skills

Knowledge of NI employment law

Employee relations advising

Performance management

Recruitment support

Education

CIPD Level 3 or relevant qualification

Job description

Senior HR Officer - Belfast - Newly created opportunity

MCS Group is delighted to partner with an award-winning organisation as they look to add a Senior HR Officer to their team, in this newly created role.

The role:

You will act as the first point of contact for all HR activity in Northern Ireland, providing end-to-end generalist support and partnering with managers on employee relations, performance, recruitment and development. This role offers broad exposure, autonomy and the chance to shape HR delivery locally while being fully supported by an experienced HR team.

The main responsibilities:

• Act as the on-site HR contact for NI employees and managers.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and exits.
• Advise on ER issues including absence, disciplinary and grievance.
• Coach managers on HR processes.
• Support payroll, benefits and fair employment reporting.
• Maintain accurate HR data and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate learning and development activity.
• Build strong relationships and elevate complex matters when needed.

The ideal candidate:

• CIPD Level 3+ or relevant qualification.
• Similar HR Generalist experience, ideally in operational or fast-paced settings.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR policies.
• Confident with ER issues and advising managers.

What's on offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid working.
• Enhanced pension.
• Private medical care.

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. Even 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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