HR Assistant

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join its team in Belfast. The role involves supporting various HR functions including onboarding, employee support, and training initiatives in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their HR career, with a focus on continuous development and team engagement.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid & flexible working options

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administrative or assistant role required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new starters.
• Support tracking of training activities across the business.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HR data.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant HR/business-related background

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

HR Assistant - Manufacturing

Are you looking to build your HR career within a dynamic and fast-paced environment?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised HR Assistant to join a supportive team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Role
As HR Assistant, you'll provide day-to-day support across a range of HR activities, with a focus on onboarding, employee support, training coordination, and HR systems. This is a great opportunity for someone with some HR experience or study behind them, who is eager to grow in a busy and hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new starters, ensuring a smooth and positive induction experience.
• Support the organisation and tracking of training activities, helping to improve learning and development processes across the business.
• Assist with low-level employee relations matters such as probation reviews, informal absence monitoring, and general staff queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR data is kept up to date and compliant with data protection regulations.
• Provide administrative support for HR systems, including data input, basic reporting, and involvement in small systems improvement projects.
• Help communicate and update HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including recognition schemes and staff communications.
• Assist with organising internal events such as inductions, training sessions, and wellbeing activities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or assistant role, ideally within a fast-paced environment such as manufacturing or similar.
• Comfortable using HR systems and MS Office.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Working towards a CIPD qualification or with a relevant HR/business-related background (desirable).

What's on offer?

• Salary: Competitive
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid & flexible working options
• 35 days annual leave
• Progression opportunities

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 t.

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].
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