HR Manager

MCS Group; Derry and Strabane District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking an HR Manager to provide strategic guidance and improve people processes. You will lead HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and drive organizational performance while supporting a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience and knowledge of NI legislation. Salary up to £45k and flexible working hours are on offer.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in HR at Officer, Senior Officer or Manager level.
• Hands-on experience with NI legislation.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a compliant and aligned HR service.
• Manage employee relations and oversee fair case management.
• Drive talent development and succession planning.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of NI legislation

Employee relations management

Talent development

Coaching and leadership

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5/7)

Job description

HR Manager - Permanent - Londonderry/Derry

MCS Group is delighted to partner with an exciting organisation going through growth, as they look to add an HR Manager to their team in this full-time, permanent opportunity.

The role:

As HR Manager, you will partner closely with operational leaders across various sites. You will bring structure, clarity and strategic guidance to all things people, while remaining hands‑on enough to support a fast‑paced, commercial environment.

The main responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a proactive, compliant and commercially aligned HR service.
• Partner with managers to support workforce planning and operational performance.
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent management of cases.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and skills growth across the business.
• Support leadership capability, coaching managers to handle people issues confidently.
• Lead recruitment activity for key roles and build strong pipelines for niche technical skills.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR policies, processes and compliance frameworks.
• Work with H&S teams to reinforce a high‑performance safety culture.
• Drive engagement initiatives and help shape an inclusive, values‑driven culture.
• Provide accurate HR reporting, data insights and recommendations to the senior team.

The ideal candidate:

• Strong HR generalist experience at Officer, Senior Officer or Manager level.
• Hands on NI legislation experience.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics or engineering is desirable.
• Proven experience managing ER, supporting managers, and influencing operational decision‑making in an NI company.
• Experience developing people processes, improving culture and driving organisational performance.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5/7) beneficial but not essential.

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £45k (dependent on experience).
• Flexible working hours.

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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