HR Officer

Hays Human Resources; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an HR Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this standalone role, you will support HR operations, manage recruitment, and promote employee engagement across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Excellent opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience required.
• Knowledge of employment law in NI and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and ensure legal compliance.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Support employee training and development.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

CIPD Part-Qualified

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Your new company

Hays is pleased to be working with a leader in the manufacturing industry to appoint an HR Officer into a standalone position for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Your new role

As an HR Officer, you will play a key role in shaping a positive and compliant workplace culture. You'll provide expert HR support across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, lead recruitment and onboarding efforts, and support employee development and engagement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career while contributing to strategic people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR guidance and ensure legal compliance
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
• Support employee training, development, and performance reviews
• Promote employee engagement and handle employee relations
• Maintain accurate HR records and support HR operations

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous HR experience
• CIPD part-qualified or working towards certification
• Experience in employee records management
• Knowledge of employment law in NI and ROI, recruitment, and training best practices
• Previous experience in performance management and employee relations
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience handling staff queries and supporting HR projects, with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
• Effective multitasking and the ability to work under pressure with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills to ensure smooth HR operations

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunity for career development

What you need to do now

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