Senior HR Officer

VanRath; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Senior HR Officer for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves delivering proactive HR services, ensuring compliance, and supporting employee development. Join a dynamic team focused on employee experience and strategic HR initiatives.

Benefits

Completion Bonus

Dynamic team culture

Focus on inclusion, learning, and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with employee documentation and right-to-work checks.
• Support training plan delivery and employee development structures.
• Lead or support workplace investigations in line with best practice.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior HR Officer - 12 Month Maternity Cover
Based in Ballymena | Hospitality Sector
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Completion Bonus
Full-Time | On-site
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior HR Officer to join a forward-thinking and people-centric HR team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a thriving hospitality group, supporting key departments and driving meaningful change across the business.
If you're passionate about employee experience, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are looking for a role where your impact will be recognised, this could be your perfect next step.

The Role:
As Senior HR Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a proactive HR service across the business. Working alongside a close-knit team of dedicated HR professionals, you will:

• Ensure compliance with employee documentation and right-to-work checks
• Support training plan delivery and employee development structures
• Partner with Payroll, H&S, and department leads to address HR-related issues
• Lead or support workplace investigations in line with best practice
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives alongside the Associate HR Director
• Offer expert advice on policies, performance, absence management, and employee engagement
• Uphold high standards in HR compliance, data protection (GDPR), and reporting
• Act as the key HR contact during the absence of the Associate HR Director

What We're Looking For:
Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar HR role
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR best practice
• Demonstrated ability to advise and support line managers
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards), or 5+ years in a fast-paced generalist role
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Apply?

• Work within a respected and people-first organisation
• Competitive salary plus bonus upon successful contract completion
• Dynamic team culture with a strong focus on inclusion, learning, and development
• Opportunity to lead and influence HR initiatives in a visible, impactful role

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?
Apply today by sending your CV to [e-mail]. Early applications are encouraged.