HR Officer

MCS Group; Mid and East Antrim District; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a motivated HR Officer for a hybrid role based in Ballymena. The successful candidate will support recruitment, onboarding, and general HR duties. Ideal candidates should be CIPD-qualified and have strong IT skills. This position offers a salary up to £35,000, 30 days annual leave, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Up to £35,000 salary

30 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Hybrid working & flexitime

Early finish on Fridays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar HR role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activity including drafting job adverts.
• Deliver effective onboarding and inductions.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice.
• Support wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with HR administration and probation reviews.

Skills

CIPD-qualified (minimum Level 3)

Strong IT skills

Confident and personable

Highly organised

Education

HR graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

HR Officer - Ballymena - Hybrid Working

MCS Group is delighted to be working exclusively with a multi-discipline organisation based in Ballymena, 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.

Role & 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.

The Ideal Candidate

• 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

What\'s In It for You?

• 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 02896935507 or email [e-mail]

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