HR Business Partner (new, permanent opportunity!)

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Business Partner to support operational teams across multiple sites in Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will drive talent acquisition and foster a diverse workplace culture. This role offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to lead HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for learning and development

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years+ HR generalist/Business Partnering experience.
• Proven record in effectively resolving employee relations issues.
• Up to date knowledge of NI employment legislations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR advice across all Group sites.
• Drive the talent acquisition strategy aligned to growth plans.
• Manage sickness and long-term absence, providing expert advice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

3rd Level Degree qualification

CIPD qualified (or working towards)

Job description

HR Business Partner

Location: Belfast

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Our Client is a well established, award winning employer with an impressive brand portfolio and multiple sites. As a result of an internal move, they wish to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner.

The successful HR Business Partner will be based at the Belfast headquarters and support operational teams across multiple sites in Northern Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a strategic and practical impact.

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, delivery focused, and confident building strong relationships at all levels. This role offers the opportunity to lead key people initiatives and contribute directly to business success through effective HR partnership.

Top Things to Know About this Job

• Strategic and operational HR role within a market leading, awarding winning Employer
• Opportunity to lead key HR projects and contribute to organisational development
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits
• Fantastic team environment, strong culture and values

The Role:

• Provide specialist HR advice across all Group sites
• Drive the talent acquisition strategy aligned to growth plans
• Coach and guide managers on disciplinary, grievance and ER matters
• Manage sickness and long-term absence, providing expert advice
• Support performance management and capability development across departments
• Deliver HR-led projects and support ethical audits (including Sedex)
• Monitor HR KPIs and trend data to support strategic planning
• Keep policies and procedures up to date with legal and best practice standards
• Develop and deliver in-house HR training programmes
• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Promote HR compliance and a consistent approach to people management
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of work

The Person:

• 3^rd Level Degree qualification
• CIPD qualified (or working towards)
• Minimum of 3 years+ HR generalist/Business Partnering experience within a fast paced, commercial environment, essential
• Experience of using KPI metrics to align HR strategy
• Proven record in effectively resolving employee relations issues
• Up to date knowledge of NI employment legislations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites with access to own transport

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Full time, permanent position
• Hybrid working pattern (2 days WFH/ 3 days Office)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Free car parking
• Highly successful, fast paced organisation

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

To find out more or to apply for this HR Business Partner role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland at Hunter Savage.

As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we provide deep market expertise and confidential career guidance. Salary details are a guide and may vary depending on your experience. Shortlisting criteria may be adjusted based on the quality and quantity of applications.