HR Business Partner

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private sector organization in County Antrim is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to guide operational leaders and shape the people strategy during a period of growth. The role involves leading ER activities, overseeing HR policies, and driving engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have HR Business Partnering experience, strong UK employment law knowledge, and confidence in managing complex ER cases. This position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven HR Business Partnering experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NI and UK employment law.
• Confidence managing complex ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead ER activity including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances.
• Support workforce planning and talent development initiatives.
• Drive engagement and retention initiatives across the workforce.
• Oversee change management programmes and coach managers.
• Ensure HR policies are aligned with legislation.

Skills

HR Business Partnering experience

Knowledge of NI and UK employment law

Managing complex ER cases

Job description

HR Business Partner - County Antrim

MCS Group is delighted to partner with a leading private sector organisation, as they look to add an HR Business Partner to their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping people strategy during a period of growth and transformation.

As HRBP, you will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple sites, providing expert guidance on all people‑related matters. You will be hands‑on, commercially minded, and confident navigating a diverse workforce.

The main responsibilities

• Lead ER activity including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives across the workforce.
• Oversee change management programmes including restructures, TUPE and organisational development activity.
• Coach managers to build capability and drive a positive, compliant people culture.
• Ensure HR policies, processes and documentation remain aligned with legislation and industry standards.
• Partner with Health & Safety and Site Teams to maintain strong working practices and a safe, inclusive work environment.
• Analyse people data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.

The ideal candidate

• Proven HR Business Partnering experience within a fast‑paced, diverse work environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NI and UK employment law.
• Confidence managing complex ER cases and supporting change initiatives.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience).
• Hybrid working.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02896 205148.

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