On behalf of our client based in Ballymena, we are currently recruiting for a HR Officer
You will be responsible for working proactively, providing operational support across a broad generalist HR remit.
Working hours 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Reporting to the Board, the HR Officer will:
- Support day-to-day HR operations across sites & Head Office
- Act as first point of Contact providing guidance to line managers and employees in line with HR policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising to onboarding.
- Maintain HR records, including Time & Attendance & HR systems.
- Support statutory reporting functions such as the Annual Monitoring Return and Article 55 Review.
- Assist with disciplinary and grievance investigations, hearings and documentation.
- Undertake absence management reporting and analysis.
- Produce HR reports and statistics as required.
- Contribute to the development of training and learning initiatives and broader HR projects.
- Play a key role in employee communication, engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties that may be required to support the effective running of the HR Department.
Essential Criteria
- Associate CIPD membership (ideally level 5) or equivalent qualification
- Experience working in a busy HR function, ideally at HR Officer /Advisor level (minimum 2 years).
- Strong working knowledge of HR processes, NI employment legislation and best practice.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
- Excellent problem- solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
- Valid UK Driver's license and access to own transport
Desirable Criteria
- Previous HR experience working within the Construction Industry
The successful candidate must be able to provide documentation to verify their right to work in the UK
Skills:
HR Human Resources CIPD
WHJS1_NI