HR Officer in Magherafelt

Haughey Recruitment Ltd; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment Ltd in Magherafelt and Coalisland is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a full-time, permanent role across multiple sites. Travel between sites is required, and access to your own vehicle is essential.

You will act as a key contact for employees, support line managers on HR queries, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and contribute to employee development and employer branding. This is a hands-on, multi-site position with scope to shape HR processes and culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar HR generalist role.
• CIPD qualified or currently working towards CIPD qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key HR contact for employees across sites.
• Provide guidance to line managers on HR queries to support high-performing teams.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Support early-career development programmes and student opportunities.
• Develop and deliver internal development programmes and coordinate external training.
• Monitor attendance and support wellbeing initiatives.
• Implement and communicate HR policies and maintain the employee handbook.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Proactive / Creative approach

Education

CIPD qualification / studying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role:

HR Officer in Magherafelt

Location:

Magherafelt & Coalisland

Hours:

40 hours – Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm, and Friday, 8am–2pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Officer to join a growing organisation on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will play an important role in recruiting and retaining employees, supporting a positive employee experience and helping to develop and strengthen the organisation’s employer brand.

This is a multi-site position, working across sites in Magherafelt and Coalisland. Travel between sites will be required, therefore access to your own vehicle is essential.

The Role

• Act as a key point of contact for employees, building strong working relationships at all levels throughout the organisation.
• Provide guidance and support to line managers on a range of HR-related queries, helping them develop and maintain high-performing teams.
• Work closely with management across different sites to ensure company culture and values are implemented consistently.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, helping to attract and secure new talent.
• Support early-career development programmes, including apprenticeships, placements, graduate opportunities and work experience.
• Build relationships with schools and colleges to promote the organisation as an employer, including attending careers events and organising student visits and site tours.
• Develop and deliver internal development programmes and coordinate external training activities.
• Support employee health and wellbeing initiatives, including organising and promoting relevant events.
• Implement and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring employees are aware of their requirements and keeping the employee handbook up to date.
• Monitor employee timekeeping and attendance, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain and develop the organisation’s HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring key functions are effectively utilised.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt within a fast-paced environment
• A creative and proactive approach, with the ability to introduce new ideas and initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar HR generalist role.
• CIPD qualified or currently working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience working across multiple sites.
• Experience with HRIS systems and employee development initiatives.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role with responsibility across recruitment, employee relations, development and HR systems, this could be an excellent opportunity.