HR Officer

MCS Group; Ballymena; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-discipline organisation in Ballymena is seeking a motivated HR Officer to join their team. This permanent role involves supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and engagement initiatives. Candidates should be CIPD-qualified with relevant HR experience and strong IT skills. Benefits include a salary of up to £35,000, 30 days annual leave, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification is essential for this role.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar HR position.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities and manage interview coordination.
• Deliver effective onboarding and ensure a positive experience.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and policy guidance.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain HR records and reporting requirements.

Skills

CIPD-qualified (minimum Level 3)

Strong IT skills, with good knowledge of Office 365

Confident and personable

Highly organised

Education

HR graduate or similar experience

Job description

Overview

HR Officer - Ballymena - Hybrid Working

MCS Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a multi-discipline organisation based in Ballymena, who are seeking a motivated HR Officer to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a broad generalist role with involvement across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, inductions, early-stage employee relations, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activity including drafting job adverts, co-ordinating interviews, and assisting with talent pipeline management.
• Deliver effective onboarding and inductions, ensuring a positive employee experience from day one.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice, including policy guidance and first-line employee relations.
• Support wellbeing, ESG, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with probation reviews, absence management, and HR administration.
• Maintain HR records and provide reporting as required.

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified (minimum Level 3)
• HR graduate or 1-2 years' experience in a similar HR role
• Strong IT skills, with good knowledge of Office 365
• Confident, personable, and able to present effectively
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• Salary: up to £35,000, depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave
• Private healthcare and cash plan
• Hybrid working & flexitime
• Early finish on Fridays
• Career development opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Katie Fox Associate Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on or email

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