HR Manager

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Northern Ireland seeks an HR Manager to lead initiatives related to People and Culture. This full-time permanent role will focus on shaping employee experiences and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have relevant HR experience, CIPD level 5, and knowledge of employment law. The position offers a competitive salary up to £50k, hybrid working options, and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Health cashplan

Enhanced pension

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role within an NI-based organisation.
• Strong knowledge of regulations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• Proven track record of delivering change.

Responsibilities

• Lead all People and Culture initiatives for the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement in employee journey.
• Support managers in developing team capabilities.
• Partner with stakeholders to attract and retain talent.
• Manage people elements during business transformation.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong knowledge of employment law

Talent development

Education

CIPD level 5

Job description

Overview

HR Manager - Permanent

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an exciting organisation based in County Antrim who are looking to add an HR Manager to their team, in this full-time permanent opportunity.

This is a varied and impactful role, offering the opportunity to shape the employee experience across the organisation covering multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead all People and Culture initiatives, including; recruitment, employee relations, performance management, talent development and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining and digitising processes, ensuring a seamless and engaging employee journey from hire to retire.
• Support managers to develop capability, embed accountability, and foster a culture where people can do their best work.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver innovative initiatives that attract, grow, and retain talent, positioning the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Manage people elements of business transformation projects, helping teams navigate change while preserving the organisation's core values.

Ideal candidate

• Experience at a similar level within an NI based organisation.
• CIPD level 5 minimum.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and regulations in both Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering change.

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary up to £50k.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Health cashplan.
• Enhanced pension.

How to apply

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. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at www.mcsgroup.jobs.

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