Senior HRBP - (Tech Sector - VR Exclusive)

VanRath; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior People & Talent Partner to refine and scale HR operations in Belfast. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of HR experience, familiarity with Northern Irish laws, and strong organizational skills. This role also emphasizes employee well-being within a hybrid working model that supports flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Paid sick leave

Group life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Work abroad for up to 3 months

1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or talent roles.
• Knowledge of Northern Irish employment regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills for managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work with leaders to identify people-related gaps.
• Advise on organizational structure and future risks.
• Manage onboarding for new hires and lead recruitment.

Skills

Experience in HR and recruitment

Knowledge of Northern Irish laws

Organisational skills

Understanding of HR processes

Familiarity with HRIS and ATS software

Strong relationship-building skills

Interest in employee well-being

Tools

HiBob

Lattice

Ashby

Job description

Senior People & Talent Partner

Technology Sector

VANRATH Exclusive

VANRATH is exclusively partnering with a market leading FinTech business, presently seeking to appoint a Senior People & Talent Partner to an exciting new permanent role, based in Belfast.

The role will focus on refining and scaling people operations to support a rapidly expanding team in Belfast, as well as an Ops team (Finance, Ops, Legal, Marketing) in London and New York.

As a key player in the Belfast office, you'll partner closely with the site leadership team to shape a culture of excellence and ensure seamless operations across the entire employee lifecycle for the Data Operations team.

You'll be joining to level up the existing team performance and strategically grow the company presence. You'll have a direct impact on how the Belfast office scales, ensuring the company maintains high-trust, collaborative culture while optimising for growth and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Working with leaders to understand gaps in the people space, planning ahead to mitigate risks and offering solutions to reach the right business outcome.

Advising on org shape, spotting gaps and highlighting future risk areas. Ensuring the right people are doing the right jobs at the right level.

Understanding who the key talent is within your business area and working with leaders to identify, develop and reward these key individuals appropriately.

Using robust data to inform on salary bands and ensuring fair compensation practices across the teams, with D&I in mind.

Manage the full onboarding process for new hires, including preparing induction materials, scheduling orientation sessions, and ensuring that new hires have everything they need to succeed from Day 1.

Be a cultural champion for the office, cultivating a workplace that engages and empowers employees to thrive.

Lead recruitment for all Belfast based roles, including conducting kick off calls with hiring managers, crafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting initial screening calls.

Full speq available upon request.

The Package

• Attractive base salary and benefits to include,
• Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with the company matching up to 7%) Private Medical Insurance
• Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness
• Group Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
• 25 holiday days per year
• Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)
• Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work
• Work abroad for up to 3 months a year
• 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available

The Ideal Person

• 4+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or hybrid people & talent roles, in fast-paced environments (tech, fintech, or start-ups)
• Knowledge of Northern Irish employment laws and regulations
• Good understanding of HR processes and recruitment best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with HRIS and ATS software (HiBob, Lattice and Ashby)
• A people-first mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and offer guidance to employees at all levels.
• A genuine interest in employee well-being and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture.

For a confidential conversation, speak with Richard McFarland (Assoc. CIPD).