HR Advisor - Maternity Cover (9-12 months)

Dale Farm Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative in Belfast is seeking an HR Advisor for a maternity cover (9-12 months). In this role, you will provide expert advice on HR matters, manage employee relations issues, and support the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification, strong HR knowledge, and at least three years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with 25 days of annual leave and contributory pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a Human Resources department.
• Willingness to travel to various sites and access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice on HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations.
• Support the lifecycle of employees from recruitment to offboarding.
• Maintain HR records ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Develop and implement HR programs aimed at enhancing engagement.

Skills

Strong understanding of HR best practice and employment law

Proven experience handling employee relations issues

Problem solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Education

Degree level education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover (9-12 Months)

As an HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our employees and managers across the Group. You will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on a range of HR matters, including employee relations, engagement, performance management, recruitment, and company policies. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant welcoming team and for professional growth and development within the field of human resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and facilitating resolution in accordance with company policies and legislation.
• Support the lifecycle of employees from recruitment and onboarding through performance and development, compensation to offboarding.
• Maintain HR records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the HR team to develop and implement HR programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Assist in the development of company policies and procedures.
• Deliver appropriate HR training as required.
• Ensure confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong understanding of HR best practice and employment law.
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Degree level education; CIPD qualification; minimum of three years experience in a Human Resources department.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food/manufacturing) with exposure to unions.
• Willingness to travel to various sites and access to own transport.

Why Dale Farm

We have a lot to offer at Dale Farm, not only to our farmer members we support but also to our employees and are committed to a learning and development journey for all. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the role, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, contributory company pension, Life Assurance, and full support from our employee assistance programme.

We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values:

Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability

You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply.