HR Officer

VANRATH; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a permanent role in Carrickfergus, UK. The successful candidate will manage HR operations, ensure compliance with policies, and support employee relations. Candidates should have at least three years of generalist HR experience and hold a relevant qualification. The role includes competitive benefits and a salary of up to £37,000, with a focus on continuous improvement and HR best practices.

Benefits

Excellent pension

Life assurance

On site parking

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience handling grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support and advice on grievances.
• Lead employee investigations ensuring compliance.
• Manage payroll, benefits, and contract updates.

Skills

Coaching line managers on HR matters

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD or equivalent HR qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Officer - Permanent - Carrickfergus

VANRATH are excited to support a returning client in their search to appoint an experienced HR Officer. The successful candidate will deliver effective HR support across the organisation, focusing on employee relations, operational HR tasks, and policy implementation to ensure smooth and compliant HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support, advising on grievances, disciplinary matters, and absence management.
• Lead or assist with employee investigations, ensuring compliance with legal and internal procedures.
• Manage daily HR operations, including payroll, benefits, and contract updates.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, including shortlisting, interviews, and employment offers.
• Maintain HR data and produce accurate reports for senior management.
• Take minutes at senior HR and management meetings and prepare confidential reports.
• Deliver HR projects, support wellbeing and CSR initiatives, and align activities with organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law, promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CIPD or equivalent HR qualification.
• At least three years' experience in a generalist HR role, including handling grievances, disciplinary issues, absence management, and investigations.
• Skilled in coaching and supporting line managers on HR matters, promoting best practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills; able to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Organised, analytical, and able to prioritise and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £37,000
• Full time, Permanent
• Excellent pension, life assurance, on site parking

For further information on this job, or any other HR role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.