HR Assistant / Analyst

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retail and wholesale business in Belfast is seeking a temporary HR Analyst to support their HR & Operations team. This role involves managing HR systems, coordinating payroll data, and generating HR reports. The ideal candidate has experience in HR admin roles, advanced Excel skills, and preferably holds a CIPD qualification. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Development opportunity within an agile, collaborative team

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR admin or assistant role, ideally in a large or multi-site organisation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the HRIS and L&D systems for data accuracy.
• Generate reports on key HR metrics for leadership insight.
• Ensure accurate coordination of payroll data with Rewards team.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll-related questions.
• Work with system vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support onboarding/offboarding and training record maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with large datasets

Experience with HRIS or payroll systems

Education

CIPD qualification

Relevant degree

Job description

HR Analyst | FMCG | Belfast | Hybrid working | Competitive salary

Our client, a leading food retail and wholesale business, is looking for a temporary HR Analyst to support their HR & Operations team. This organisation are industry leaders across the island of Ireland, and pride themselves on strong values and a community focus.

The Role

As HR Analyst, you will manage HR systems, payroll coordination, and deliver accurate reporting across all HR functions. You'll work closely with Rewards, HR, and Finance teams to maintain and analyse all HR systems and data. This role is full-time, on an initial temporary basis.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• HR process exposure in an established, multijurisdictional organisation
• Development opportunity within an agile, collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Management: Maintain and update the HRIS and L&D systems to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and consistency across the business
• HR Reporting: Generate reports and dashboards on key HR metrics (e.g. turnover, absence, diversity), supporting leadership insight and decision-making
• Payroll data preparation: Ensure accurate coordination of payroll data (e.g. starters, leavers, contractual changes, benefits), working closely with the Rewards team and external providers
• Employee Queries: Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees and line managers
• Vendor Liaison: Work with system vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity
• Operational HR Support: Support onboarding/offboarding, training record maintenance, and performance development tracking
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes and data practices

About You

• Experience in a HR admin or assistant role, ideally in a large or multi-site organisation
• Advanced Excel skills, confidence working with large datasets, and experience with HRIS or payroll systems desirable
• CIPD qualification or relevant degree desirable

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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