HR Officer

Fleming Agri Products; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleming Agri Products is seeking an HR Officer to manage all Human Resources aspects in a progressive environment. This role provides a chance for career growth, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations while developing training programs and maintaining HR policies. Ideal candidates should be CIPD qualified with strong communication and organizational skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Join a mission-driven company in Northern Ireland focused on quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Excellent training and progression programs

Company Profit Share Scheme

4.5-day working week

Up to 252 hours of annual leave

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified.
• Relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Problem-solving and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Experience in employee relations and absence management.

Responsibilities

• Management and administration of all aspects of Human Resources within the company.
• Oversee and manage recruitment processes, including preparing job descriptions and adverts, shortlisting applications, managing interviews and appointments.
• Onboard employees, including reference checks, new start documentation, right-to-work checks, issuing offer letters/contracts, and delivering induction training.
• Plan, organise, and deliver training and development for staff.
• Maintain ongoing training/skills analysis and develop training plans.
• Manage payroll administration.
• Handle employee absence and relations issues.
• Support performance management processes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent implementation.
• Maintain fair employment records and complete the fair employment monitoring return.
• Assist with health and safety duties as required.
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Skills

People management

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Experience in employee relations

Absence management

Education

CIPD Qualified

Relevant third-level qualification

Job description

Fleming Agri Products has an excellent opportunity for a HR Officer to join a progressive and ambitious company that is developing global recognition for its exciting range of agricultural machinery.

The company is based in Newbuildings, Northern Ireland, and currently has over 100 employees working in a modern purpose-built factory. The company promotes a value-for-money product portfolio that is sold extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, and several significant export markets.

About The Role

This is an exciting role that offers opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic environment.

As HR Officer, you will oversee and manage all aspects of Human Resources in the company, providing support and guidance for all HR activities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to drive business performance.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Management and administration of all aspects of Human Resources within the company
• Oversee and manage recruitment processes, including preparing job descriptions and adverts, shortlisting applications, managing interviews and appointments
• Onboard employees, including reference checks, new start documentation, right-to-work checks, issuing offer letters/contracts, and delivering induction training
• Plan, organise, and deliver training and development for staff
• Maintain ongoing training/skills analysis and develop training plans
• Manage payroll administration
• Handle employee absence and relations issues
• Support performance management processes
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent implementation
• Maintain fair employment records and complete the fair employment monitoring return
• Assist with health and safety duties as required
• Perform any other duties as needed

In Return:

• Excellent training and progression programs
• Company Profit Share Scheme
• 4.5-day working week
• Up to 252 hours of annual leave

Additional Information

Fleming Agri Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To be eligible, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Skills Needed: People management, strong communication, organisational skills, problem-solving, IT proficiency, experience in employee relations and absence management.

About The Company

The Fleming Agri factory is based in Newbuildings, North West Northern Ireland, established in 1983. It has undergone several expansions, including a recent 22,000 sq ft facility opened in 2020 for larger capacity trailers and vacuum tankers. The company embraces continuous improvement with advanced design and manufacturing technology.

Company Culture

All products are designed with the motto “Simplicity is our Strength,” focusing on customer satisfaction, quality, and value for money, with extensive testing during development.

Desired & Required Criteria

• CIPD Qualified
• Relevant third-level qualification
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Problem-solving and IT skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Experience in employee relations and absence management

Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025