HR Officer

Harvey Nash Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks an experienced Human Resources Officer for a dynamic HR team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to engage in various HR functions, supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and events, ideal for someone looking to advance their HR career in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy HR role.
• Experience in a professional services environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Assist with onboarding and manage inductions.
• Provide payroll input and benefits administration support.
• Maintain HR database records accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Human Resources degree or CIPD qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

HR software systems

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Human Resources Officer to join a busy and dynamic HR team within a well-established professional services firm. This is a broad and varied generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple aspects of HR and facilities support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process: liaise with agencies, coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and maintain candidate records

• Assist with onboarding: manage inductions and reference checks via Veroscreening/Accurate

• Provide monthly payroll input and benefits administration support

• Maintain accurate HR database records including joiners, leavers, and changes

• Coordinate Practising Certificate updates and insurance renewal data

• Contribute to HR reporting, policy drafting, and performance review processes

• Support with events, staff wellbeing initiatives, and placement schemes

• Provide occasional reception, secretarial, and post support

• Manage the Post Team including workload and holiday cover

Experience & Qualifications:

• Essential: Human Resources degree or CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

• Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy HR role

• Desirable: Experience in a professional services environment

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly organised with the ability to multitask

• Confident working both independently and as part of a team

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and HR software systems

• Ability to use initiative and maintain confidentiality

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career in a supportive and professional environment. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions and have the chance to really make an impact.