People Partner

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing HR consultancy in Belfast is seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support. This role will involve acting as a trusted advisor to management, overseeing the employee lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR or Business, over 3 years of generalist HR experience, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Proven experience managing employee relations issues.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people-related matters.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle ensuring compliance.
• Support year-end compensation and reward planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Results-oriented mindset

Strong Excel skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline

Job description

People Partner

Hybrid in Belfast

Are you an experienced People Partner looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven organisation?

My client is seeking a People Partner to play a key role in supporting the Chief People Officer and partnering closely with leaders across the business. This position is central to delivering a strong people agenda, acting as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, and helping to build a positive, high-performing culture across the organisation.

The Role

As People Partner, you will provide both strategic and operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You'll work closely with managers and employees to ensure people initiatives are aligned with business objectives, company values, and local employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance, coaching, and support on all people-related matters
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and contractual changes, ensuring compliance with local legislation
• Provide accurate, timely, and practical advice on HR and employee relations matters, ensuring best-practice processes are followed
• Support year-end compensation and reward planning, aligning outcomes with performance and market benchmarks
• Maintain, review, and develop HR policies in line with current legislation, introducing new and innovative approaches where appropriate
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives that reinforce company values and culture
• Support leadership capability through coaching, development initiatives, and cultural alignment
• Partner on strategic people projects, including DEI, talent management, and organisational design
• Support payroll, benefits administration, and fair employment reporting
• Partner with hiring managers on end-to-end recruitment to attract, select, and onboard high-quality talent
• Lead and/or contribute to People Team and wider business projects that support the overall people strategy

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Proven experience managing employee relations issues
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to lead and navigate change effectively
• Strong Excel skills, including experience performing reconciliations across systems
• CIPD qualified or actively working towards qualification

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of UK and ROI employment legislation
• Experience supporting the implementation of a new HRIS, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, configuration, testing, and rollout

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.