HR Manager

MCS Group; Newry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-jurisdiction organisation based in Newry is seeking an HR Manager to lead the HR function and provide strategic operational support. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or construction and knowledge of both NI and ROI employment legislation. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and opportunities for strategic influence within the organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Strategic decision influence

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of NI and ROI employment legislation.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function across NI and ROI.
• Provide expert advice to managers on employee relations.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Develop HR policies aligned with NI and ROI legislation.
• Support learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

HR policies implementation

Employee engagement

Job description

Exclusive HR Manager opportunity - Permanent - Newry

MCS Group is delighted to exclusively partner with a multi‑jurisdiction organisation based in Newry, as they look to add an HR Manager to their team in this full‑time, permanent opportunity.

The role

This is an excellent role for a confident and capable HR professional who enjoys working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will help lead the HR function and provide both strategic and operational support across multiple sites. Experience in both NI and ROI jurisdictions is essential, as you will be responsible for ensuring compliance, consistency, and best practice across the organisation.

The main responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function across NI and ROI.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with NI and ROI legislation.
• Support learning, development, and talent management initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement and culture‑building activities.
• Manage absence, wellbeing, and occupational health processes.
• Lead organisational change and HR improvement projects.
• Produce HR reports and insights for senior leadership.

The ideal candidate

• Similar experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, or similar environments.
• Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of NI and ROI employment legislation (essential).
• Proven ability to manage complex ER cases with confidence.

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary (dependant on experience).
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Chance to influence strategic decisions within a growing organisation.

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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