HR Manager

Keenan Healthcare; Belfast; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity based in Belfast is searching for an HR Manager to lead the HR strategy and ensure effective HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will provide guidance on employee relations, contribute to culture enhancement, and support management in various HR initiatives. Key requirements include a relevant qualification, HR generalist experience, and CIPD membership. This is a contract role with a competitive salary of £33,024 per year.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Human Resources or business-related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification.
• 3 years’ generalist HR experience or 5 years’ generalist HR experience.
• Experience in management of complex HR cases compliant with NI legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HR strategy and operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and development.
• Drive initiatives to enhance culture and organisational performance.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policy guidance

Stakeholder relations

Conflict resolution

Education

Third level qualification in Human Resources or related field

Membership of CIPD

Job description

Keenan Recruitment has been retained by a leading charity on Ormeau Road, Belfast to recruit.

Job Title: HR Manager

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

Role overview

The HR Manager is responsible for leading and delivering the organisation’s HR strategy, ensuring effective HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. This role provides guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, and development while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies. The HR Manager drives initiatives that enhance culture, engagement, and organisational performance, acting as a trusted partner to leadership and a key contributor to organisational planning and change.

Criteria

• Third level qualification (or equivalent) in Human Resources or business related discipline, or a recognised professional Human Resources qualification at a minimum of level 5. AND 3 years’ generalist HR experience OR 5 years’ generalist HR experience.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
• Demonstrable experience of providing advice, guidance training on HR policies and processes.
• Demonstrable experience in the management of complex disciplinary and grievance cases which is compliant with current NI Employment Legislation and Codes of Practices.
• Proven experience of developing strong consultative relationships with key stakeholders on HR strategies.
• Comfortable with having open, constructive and at times difficult conversations that require an assertive and empathetic approach across all levels.
• Ability to prioritise workload including being able to manage conflicting priorities, setting targets and monitor performance.

Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat and full job description T:02890021616 or [e-mail]

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Belfast | Salary: £33024 per year | Job type: Contract | Posted: 15/01/2026

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