HR Advisor - Manufacturing - 6 month FTC

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a Manufacturing organization on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will provide people-focused HR support and drive improvements in employees' morale and inclusion while handling a range of HR functions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working options

33 days annual leave

Early finish Friday

Possibility for permanent contract or extension

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR generalist role within a similar industry.
• Experience handling all HR functions, including ER cases.
• Multi-jurisdictional employment law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Offer advice and support to manage workplace concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance improvement plans.
• Assess training requirements and design relevant learning programmes.

Skills

Employment Practices

Conflict Resolution

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Data Analysis

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

CIPD or relevant degree

Job description

HR Advisor - Manufacturing - 6 month FTC

Are you an experienced HR generalist looking for an exciting role in a dynamic organisation?

MCS Group is recruiting an experienced HR Advisor for a leading local Manufacturing organisation, on an initial fixed-term 6month contract.

The role

As HR Advisor, you'll support employees across all areas of the organisation, providing practical, people-focused advice within a centralised HR team. This fixed-term role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of employment practices and a hands-on approach to building a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

The main responsibilities

• Offer advice and support to staff and management in managing workplace concerns and resolving conflicts, ensuring alignment with company policies and employment legislation. Carry out investigations where necessary and suggest appropriate actions.
• Support recruitment by helping with job adverts, candidate screening, and interview coordination, aiming for an efficient and cost-effective process. Assist new starters with onboarding to ensure a seamless introduction to the organisation.
• Work alongside managers to set and monitor performance improvement plans. Help design and roll out performance appraisal systems, offering guidance to aid staff development and progression.
• Assess organisational training requirements and design relevant learning programmes, fostering a culture that values continuous professional growth.
• Design and implement strategies that enhance employee morale, engagement, and retention, including staff recognition initiatives.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of the business, including hiring, internal progression, and policy development, supporting the creation of an inclusive environment.
• Ensure organisational policies are up to date with employment legislation and reflect company values, assisting in drafting and maintaining HR guidelines and procedures.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret HR-related data to spot patterns and drive improvements. Maintain data accuracy in line with Data Protection rules and offer administrative support across the employee lifecycle - from job offers to exit processes, including flexible working, family leave, long service, and employee relations.

The ideal candidate

• Experience in an HR generalist role within a similar industry.
• Experience handling all HR functions, including ER cases.
• Multi-jurisdictional employment law knowledge.
• CIPD or relevant degree.

What's on offer?

• Salary: Competitive
• Hybrid & flexible working options
• 33 days annual leave
• Early finish Friday
• Possibility for permanent contract or extension

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or [e-mail].

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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