Human Resources Advisor

Henderson Group; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northern Ireland seeks a Human Resources Advisor to deliver high-quality HR services across retail and distribution centers. The role involves advising on HR policy, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment law. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Social Club

Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in an HR advisory role.
• Good knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employment Relation cases and support disciplinary hearings.
• Collaborate on people management training solutions.
• Coach line managers on employee relations matters.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Education

CIPD Qualification

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Attractive Salary & Benefits

36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)

Newtownabbey (Temporary Maternity Cover for 9-12 Months)

A look into the role

Henderson Group is one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most successful indigenous companies with an annual turnover of £1 billion+ and a portfolio of highly recognised brands, including Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, and Henderson Group Property.

Our Group HR team is based at Head Quarters in Mallusk, providing services to all four Henderson Group Companies, covering a workforce of circa 5300 employees, including our distribution, head office functions, and 111 retail stores across N.I.

The Purpose of the role:

Working as part of a team of HR Advisors and supported by a group administration function, you will deliver a high-quality, proactive, and efficient HR service to employees and line managers across our retail stores and head office/distribution centres.

You will be the professional point of technical expertise for line management in matters of HR policy, employment law, and best practice, providing advice and guidance to ensure the company meets its employment obligations.

Responsibilities include:

1. Handle Employment Relation cases, including supporting disciplinary and grievance hearings, managing sickness absence, and supporting business changes (reorganisations, TUPE, working practices).
2. Collaborate with L&D on people management training solutions.
3. Contribute to effective employee communication strategies.
4. Support the promotion of equality of opportunity and compliance with relevant legislation.
5. Maintain and develop people information via HR systems (manpower, absence, turnover).
6. Coach and counsel line managers on employee relations matters.
7. Undertake projects in key HR areas as assigned.

Skills for Success

The minimum criteria for this role include:

1. At least 2 years’ relevant experience in an HR advisory role within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
2. CIPD qualification or working towards it.
3. Good knowledge of employment law and ability to apply it practically.
4. Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle.

Attributes needed:

1. Excellent relationship-building skills.
2. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
3. Effective communication skills at all levels.
4. Flexibility to meet deadlines and adapt to business needs.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in retail, FMCG, or logistics sectors.

About you:

Alignment with Henderson Group's values — ambition, customer focus, teamwork, and integrity — is essential. We offer competitive salary, pension, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance, social club, discounts, and more. This is a full-time role, 36.5 hours/week, with hybrid working arrangements.

If you'd like to discuss the role, contact Joanne McClelland at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Please note: If you've applied in the last six months, please do not reapply. Submit your application online by midnight on Friday, 23rd May 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer.