HR Manager – Permanent – Belfast or Dublin
MCS Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation across NI and ROI as they look to add a standalone HR Manager to their organisation.
The role:
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR function across multiple sites in Belfast and Dublin. Initially operating as a standalone HR lead, you will have the opportunity to shape the future HR structure and build out the function as the business continues to grow.
The main responsibilities:
- Leading the development and implementation of HR processes, policies and procedures across the Group.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and attending board-level meetings.
- Managing complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, consultation and organisational change.
- Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
- Driving cultural change and helping modernise HR practices within an evolving business environment.
- Leading on HR compliance across NI and ROI employment legislation.
- Supporting upcoming HR transformation projects including HRIS implementation.
- Coaching and supporting managers across all people-related matters.
- Reviewing organisational structures, onboarding processes, employee engagement and performance management frameworks.
- Providing both strategic input and day-to-day operational HR support as required.
- Building credibility across operational teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
The ideal candidate:
- Extensive generalist HR experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, industrial or operational environments.
- Strong hands on NI employment legislation experience.
- Strong experience operating in standalone or senior HR leadership roles.
- Ability to operate confidently at senior leadership and board level.
- CIPD qualification desirable.
- ROI employment law knowledge is desirable.
What's on offer:
- Competitive base salary.
- Strategic exposure and direct involvement with senior leadership.
- High-impact role with autonomy and visibility.
- Opportunity to build and develop the HR function long-term.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, HR Recruitment Manager at MCS Group on
Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs
MCS Group – Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2026
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Skills:
HR Manager HR Business Partner Head of HR
WHJS1_NI
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MCS Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation across NI and ROI as they look to add a standalone HR Manager to their organisation.
The role:
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR function across multiple sites in Belfast and Dublin. Initially operating as a standalone HR lead, you will have the opportunity to shape the future HR structure and build out the function as the business continues to grow.
The main responsibilities:
- Leading the development and implementation of HR processes, policies and procedures across the Group.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and attending board-level meetings.
- Managing complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, consultation and organisational change.
- Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
- Driving cultural change and helping modernise HR practices within an evolving business environment.
- Leading on HR compliance across NI and ROI employment legislation.
- Supporting upcoming HR transformation projects including HRIS implementation.
- Coaching and supporting managers across all people-related matters.
- Reviewing organisational structures, onboarding processes, employee engagement and performance management frameworks.
- Providing both strategic input and day-to-day operational HR support as required.
- Building credibility across operational teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
The ideal candidate:
- Extensive generalist HR experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, industrial or operational environments.
- Strong hands on NI employment legislation experience.
- Strong experience operating in standalone or senior HR leadership roles.
- Ability to operate confidently at senior leadership and board level.
- CIPD qualification desirable.
- ROI employment law knowledge is desirable.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive base salary.
- Strategic exposure and direct involvement with senior leadership.
- High-impact role with autonomy and visibility.
- Opportunity to build and develop the HR function long-term.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, HR Recruitment Manager at MCS Group on Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs
MCS Group – Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2026
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Skills:HR Manager HR Business Partner Head of HR
WHJS1_NI
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