HR Advisor / HR Generalist
Location: Ballymena (Office-based)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37.5 hours)
Salary: £36,000 - Salary is negotiable DOE
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor / HR Generalist to join a busy and growing organisation based in Ballymena. This is a hands-on, HR Generalist, ideal for someone who enjoys working proactively and supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
Reporting to the Board, you will play a key role in delivering effective, compliant HR support across multiple sites and Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HR operational support across the business
- Act as first point of contact for HR queries, advising managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and NI employment legislation
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, from advertising through to onboarding
- Maintain accurate HR records, systems, and time & attendance data
- Support disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations and documentation
- Produce HR reports, absence analysis and workforce statistics
- Assist with statutory reporting requirements
- Support learning & development initiatives, employee engagement and wellbeing activities
- Contribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvement
Essential Criteria
- Associate CIPD membership (ideally Level 5) or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy HR Officer or HR Advisor role
- Strong working knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practice
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
Desirable
- Previous HR experience within the construction industry would be highly advantageous
This is a great opportunity to join a stable, people-focused organisation and make a real impact within the HR function.
Skills:
HR Generalist HR Advisor HR Specialist CIPD Human Resources
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