HR Officer/Advisor

Hunter Savage; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Officer / HR Advisor to support a new division. The successful candidate will manage HR queries, employee relations, and recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates should have HR experience, excellent communication skills, and strong knowledge of UK employment law. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Private health insurance

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of generalist HR experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and performance management cases.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes.

Skills

HR Officer

HR Generalist

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of UK & NI employment law

Strong IT skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

HR systems

Job description

Job Title

HR Officer / HR Advisor

Location: Dungannon, Co Tyrone

New, permanent opportunity (the result of impressive success & growth)

Excellent salary & benefits

Overview

Due to continued growth, our highly successful manufacturing client in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, are seeking an experienced HR Officer / HR Advisor to support a new division within the Group, headcount circa 250. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this is a hands-on, operational role providing crucial support in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries, offering guidance and support on a wide range of HR matters. The role also involves assisting with wider HR activities across the Group, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR delivery.

The Role

• HR Point of Contact: Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice to both managers and employees.
• Employee Relations: Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance management cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from job adverts and interviews to offers and inductions.
• Provide HR support during TUPE transfers, restructures, and consultation processes.
• HR Data & Reporting: Monitor absence and turnover, analyse HR data, and provide recommendations to management.
• Policy Application: Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in compliance with employment law.
• Support internal/external audits, ensuring compliance with HR practices and documentation.
• Employee Records: Maintain accurate employee records, in line with GDPR and audit requirements.
• Relationship Building: Build strong, trusted relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees across sites.
• Group-Wide Initiatives: Support on training, employee engagement, and other HR projects across the group.

The Person

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) preferred
• 2+ years of generalist HR experience, ideally within a fast paced operational/commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK & NI employment law.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HR systems.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• New, permanent opportunity
• Headquartered in Dungannon
• Free car parking
• Highly successful employer, great reputation and growth plans
• Full time hours Monday - Friday 8/9 - 5/-5.30 - with good flexibility
• 25 days annual leave, plus stats
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Private health insurance
• Exposure to a variety of HR activities and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment with a really talented, structured HR team

Next Steps

For more information or to apply for this HR Officer / HR Advisor role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland.

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Skills: HR Officer, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, Senior HR Officer, Senior HR Advisor, Senior HR Generalist