HR Manager

AI Services (Northern Ireland) Limited; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services provider in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Manager to shape culture and drive performance across its teams. This role requires a deep understanding of employment legislation and a proven track record in HR leadership. You will work on recruitment, learning and development, and creating an inclusive workplace environment. Attractive benefits include an annual leave package and private healthcare.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Professional memberships funded

Private Healthcare family scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a generalist HR leadership role.
• Proven experience in a private/commercial setting (150+ employees).
• Deep knowledge of NI and ROI employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the group's people agenda.
• Find the best talent and build for the future.
• Invest in talent at every level.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline

Tools

HR tech systems

Job description

HR Manager

Shape culture, drive performance, empower people. We are recruiting a People & Culture Leader to drive and elevate our people strategy across the business. This is a pivotal leadership role, working across both AI Services and Eurogene as one team with a shared purpose and a clear commitment to putting people first.

This is not just an admin role. It's about aligning our people with our purpose, supporting our ambitious growth, and ensuring every employee, from yard to boardroom, feels valued, heard, and set up for success.

What you'll impact

1. HR Strategy: Shape and deliver the group's people agenda.
2. Recruitment: Find the best talent and build for the future.
3. Learning & Development: Invest in talent at every level.
4. Health & Safety: Prioritize wellbeing at all times.
5. Performance Management: Lead structures that develop and reward.
6. Pay & Benefits: Review structures, pensions, and total rewards.
7. Digital HR: Champion digitization across systems and processes.
8. Compliance: Ensure adherence to all regulations across the group.
9. Culture: Build a connected, inclusive environment where trust and collaboration thrive.

Must have

• 5+ years in a generalist HR leadership role
• Proven experience in a private/commercial setting (150+ employees)
• Deep knowledge of NI and ROI employment legislation
• Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline
• CIPD membership

Nice to have

• Strong communicator across all roles and settings
• Organizational skills and self-starter attitude
• Experience with HR tech systems
• Patience and passion for up-skilling
• Calm under pressure and confident decision-making
• Influencer capable of shaping culture and inspiring change
• Professional coaching or mentoring qualification

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Professional memberships funded
• 21 days annual leave, rising to 25 days + statutory holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Private Healthcare family scheme

Ready to shape the future of our team? Send your CV and cover letter strictly confidentially by Friday, 29th August by clicking Apply below.

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