Exclusive-Divisional Head of HR

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a Senior HR Manager for a strategic role in Belfast. This position requires a dynamic leader with at least 5 years of HR experience, overseeing critical HR functions and driving engagement and development initiatives. The role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and substantial benefits including an attractive pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave

12% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ HR experience, 3 years at management level.
• Experience in manufacturing, agri-business, or engineering sectors.
• Ability to manage operational and strategic HR within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a partner to the senior leadership team, overseeing the employee lifecycle.
• Design and execute HR strategies focused on talent development and engagement.
• Manage payroll operations and ensure compliance with HR practices.

Skills

HR practices knowledge

Trade Union negotiation

Strategic planning

Employee engagement

Job description

Exclusive-Divisional Head Of HR

Divisional Head of HR – Exclusive Opportunity
Location:Belfast
Salary:Competitive (can be discussed via telephone call)
Contract Type:Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Artemis Human Capital is delighted to exclusively collaborate with an exciting international client to appoint an experienced and forward-thinkingSenior HR Manager.

This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially minded HR professional who can lead on operational delivery and strategic HR initiatives.

Why this role?

• Competitive salary: depending on experience
• 32 days of annual leave
• 12% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Hands-on and strategic HR remit

The Role

As a Senior HR Manager, you will act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team and oversee the full employee lifecycle. This role offers a 50/50 split between strategic HR initiatives, such as talent development, engagement, and succession planning, and operational HR delivery, including payroll, IR, systems, and compliance.

You’ll work across a dynamic, complex environment and manage a wide HR remit, including:

• Designing and executing HR strategy
• Leading on succession, development, and talent initiatives
• Driving employee experience and engagement
• Overseeing payroll operations and pension schemes
• Managing industrial relations and pay negotiations
• Championing inclusion, wellbeing, and compliance

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 5 years’ HR experience with at least 3 years at management level
• Strong knowledge of HR practices across both NI and ROI
• Trade Union negotiation experience is essential
• Experience in sectors such as manufacturing, agri-business, engineering, or similar
• Proven ability to work independently in a strategic yet hands-on role
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites weekly

If you’re a commercially astute HR leader ready for a new challenge, apply now or contactLeon McHugh Artemis Human Capitalfor a confidential conversation.