HR Officer, based Belfast, Permanent Opportunity 

Purpose

This is an exciting role and will support the delivery of a comprehensive and professional HR service, working closely with Senior Management across a large, multi-site workforce, encompassing the full HR remit.

Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive HR support to business unit management teams on HR policies and procedures
• To support Managers in dealing with employee relations issues including, but not limited to, investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, flexible working, attendance management, and health and well-being issues
• Work with departmental managers to positively advise on attrition trends
• To ensure contracts and right to work checks are completed following Company policies and procedures
• Managing long term sickness cases across divisions
• To manage the full end to end recruitment process for various positions as required to attract the best talent
• Assisting with HR administrative support as required
• Any other duties relevant and related to the position

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Level 5 Associate CIPD or working towards
• Possesses a genuine interest and thrive in being involved in a wide range of day-to-day HR issues at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to cope with a fast-paced environment, with the ability to demonstrate strong employee relations background and able to handle complex issues
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, with the ability to respond to a range of HR queries and be able to give sound advice and guidance to Managers
• Experience and capability working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Third level education, preferably in business or HR

Desirable

• Relevant HR experience in retail and/or hospitality
• Experience managing staff and ensuring department workloads are managed appropriately

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and integrity with an appreciation of the importance of dealing with confidential information, possessing tact and diplomacy
• Ability to build strong, positive working relationships with all departments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with great attention to detail, possessing the ability to communicate effectively in all forms
• Strong time management and organisational skills and ability to operate under pressure
• Ability to solve problems and use own initiative to deliver solutions

Additional Information

• While the role is office based, working Monday to Friday office hours, there may be the need to work additional hours as required by the needs of the business.
• A full driving license will be required, as the Company has locations across Northern Ireland, there will be the requirement to attend meetings across Company premises.
• This role would be ideal for a Senior HR Administrator who is ready for their next career move to HR Officer level

To apply, please reach out to me ASAP, this is an immediate Permanent HR opportunity