HR Advisor (12 month FTC)

Hunter Savage; Armagh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Armagh. The role includes supporting HR activities across three operational companies with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, and compliance initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including 29 days of holiday, and an option for one day remote working per week.

Benefits

29 days annual leave (increasing to 34 with service)

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Company pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced or multi-site HR setting.
• Full, clean driver’s license with flexibility to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with day-to-day HR queries.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage the ATS and Learning Management System.
• Monitor compliance regarding absence and training.
• Deliver employee engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to HR policy development.

Skills

CIPD qualified (Graduate level or higher)

2+ years’ experience in HR support/advisory role

Strong working knowledge of NI employment law

Confident using HR systems and reporting tools

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proactive and adaptable

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Advisor – Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Location: Armagh

Contract Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term (12 months) / Option to work from home 1 day per week

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Due to an upcoming maternity absence, our Client, a leading distribution/logistics organisation, are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join their growing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to support 3 operational businesses within a fast-paced, commercially focused group.

Based in Armagh, the HR Advisor role also offers 1 day per week remote working and gives the successful HR professional the opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of generalist HR activities, while supporting people plans and business growth initiatives.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working (Armagh base)

2. Broad HR generalist exposure supporting 3 operational companies

3. Excellent benefits – 29 days holiday rising to 34, pension, health plan & more

The Role:

• Support managers with day-to-day HR queries and employee relations matters
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding up to first-line management level
• Manage and maintain the ATS and Learning Management System (LMS)
• Monitor and report on compliance: absence, right-to-work, training & driver checks
• Attend regular team and site meetings to support communication and engagement
• Deliver employee engagement initiatives and promote monthly wellbeing themes
• Assist with induction planning, training delivery, and welfare check-ins
• Work closely with Occupational Health on referrals and absence management
• Contribute to policy development and best practice HR processes
• Liaise with the company HR Shared Services team and support monthly payroll admin
• Lead or support Line Manager training and HR project work as needed

The Person:

• CIPD qualified (Graduate level or higher)
• 2+ years’ experience in a HR support or advisory role, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-site setting
• Strong working knowledge of NI employment law; ROI legislation knowledge an advantage
• Confident using HR systems, databases, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently
• Full, clean driver’s licence with flexibility to travel between sites

The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Based in Armagh
• Full time hours
• Option to work from home 1 day per week
• 29 days annual leave (increasing to 34 with service)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Company pension scheme & share save plan
• Staff discounts across a range of services

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For more information or to apply for this HR Advisor role, contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage.

We are a specialist recruitment consultancy offering confidential, expert advice. Salary is provided as a guide and may vary based on experience. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria based on the quality and volume of applications.