HR Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR function. This pivotal role involves shaping the people strategy, managing the full employee life cycle, and supporting organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, CIPD qualifications, and strong knowledge of employment law. The position offers a salary up to £55k along with benefits like private medical and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Salary up to £55k

Private medical

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum).
• Strong knowledge of UK and NI employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all HR matters, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and line managers.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support and coach managers on performance, employee relations, and development.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with regulatory and business needs.
• Oversee payroll processes in conjunction with finance.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives to support employee growth.
• Lead on wellbeing, engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment law.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK and NI employment law

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

HR Manager - Permanent - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing financial services firm, as they look to add an HR Manager to lead their HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and drive strategic people initiatives while remaining close to the day-to-day operations.

The role:

As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and supporting the organisation's growth. This is a broad generalist role where you will be responsible for delivering a proactive and commercially aligned HR service across the full employee life cycle.

The main responsibilities:

• Lead on all HR matters, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and line managers.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.

• Support and coach managers on performance, employee relations, and development.

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with regulatory and business needs.

• Oversee payroll processes in conjunction with finance.

• Coordinate training and development initiatives to support employee growth.

• Lead on wellbeing, engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment law.

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role.

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum).

• Strong knowledge of UK and NI employment law and HR best practice.

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £55k.
• Private medical.
• Enhanced annual leave.

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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