Senior HR Generalist – Employee Relations

Location: Belfast, with travel across island of Ireland Salary: £35-40K per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with reasonable flexibility required Benefits Discretionary annual bonus Private healthcare Life assurance at four times your annual salary 36 days’ annual leave, including public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Professional development opportunities Exposure to HR operations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Opportunity to contribute to business-wide HR projects and organisational change About the Role Staffline Recruitment Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support the delivery of a consistent, commercially focused HR service across its operations throughout Ireland. Working closely with branch managers, regional leaders and the Human Resources Director, the Senior HR Advisor will provide practical and timely guidance across employee relations, people management, payroll processes and HR best practice. You will act as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees, helping to ensure that HR policies and procedures are applied consistently across multiple locations. The role will also involve monitoring developments in Northern Irish and Irish employment legislation, supporting organisational change and contributing to a positive employee experience. Key Responsibilities HR Advice and Employee Relations Provide practical and timely advice on employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management and performance concerns. Support managers in applying HR policies and procedures consistently across branches and operational sites. Prepare responses to employment-related legal claims in partnership with legal advisors. Support conflict resolution and help address employee concerns at an early stage. Employment Law and Compliance Ensure HR practices remain compliant with applicable employment legislation in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Recommend updates to policies, procedures and working practices where required. Promote consistent standards of HR compliance across the organisation. Maintain accurate employee records and support data integrity across HR systems. Payroll and HR Systems Act as a key liaison between the business and the payroll team. Process payroll inputs, including salary changes, overtime, bonuses, absence information and statutory payments. Support the administration of the company’s HR system, ensuring employee and manager records remain accurate and up to date. Reporting and People Data Produce and analyse HR reports to support business decision-making. Monitor employee absence data and work with managers to address recurring or ongoing issues. Provide weekly executive briefings and monthly HR reports to senior HR management. Present numerical data clearly and identify trends that may affect employee engagement, retention or performance. Use people data to recommend improvements to HR processes and employee outcomes. Learning, Development and Performance Support the delivery of monthly one-to-one meetings and annual appraisal processes. Encourage managers to complete timely and meaningful performance reviews. Promote the organisation’s quarterly training calendar. Develop and deliver HR workshops where required. Coach managers to improve their understanding of HR policies, employee relations and people management responsibilities. HR Projects and Organisational Support Support onboarding, employee lifecycle processes and HR administration standards. Contribute to organisational change, restructuring and workforce planning activities. Participate in HR projects designed to improve engagement, performance and the employee experience. Work collaboratively with HR administrators to ensure efficient HR operations and high-quality employee support. Maintain up-to-date professional HR knowledge. Essential Criteria A minimum of two years’ experience within a generalist HR advisory role. Demonstrable experience advising on complex employee relations matters. Experience supporting investigations, disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management and performance processes. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance business requirements with legal and employee-related risks. Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder-management abilities. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A full clean driving licence or reliable access to transport, as regular travel is required. Previous HR experience within a recruitment agency, professional services or business services environment. A recognised coaching or mentoring qualification. Previous experience supporting payroll processes within a multi-site organisation. Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be: Diplomatic, with strong emotional intelligence. Committed to high standards of HR compliance. Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a small HR team. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application. Skills: hr client cipd manage team support Benefits: Work From Home…