HR Officer in Magherafelt

Job Role: HR Officer in Magherafelt

Location: Magherafelt & Coalisland

Hours: 40 hours – Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm, and Friday, 8am–2pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Officer to join a growing organisation on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will play an important role in recruiting and retaining employees, supporting a positive employee experience and helping to develop and strengthen the organisation’s employer brand.

This is a multi-site position, working across sites in Magherafelt and Coalisland. Travel between sites will be required, therefore access to your own vehicle is essential.

The Role

• Act as a key point of contact for employees, building strong working relationships at all levels throughout the organisation.
• Provide guidance and support to line managers on a range of HR-related queries, helping them develop and maintain high-performing teams.
• Work closely with management across different sites to ensure company culture and values are implemented consistently.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, helping to attract and secure new talent.
• Support early-career development programmes, including apprenticeships, placements, graduate opportunities and work experience.
• Build relationships with schools and colleges to promote the organisation as an employer, including attending careers events and organising student visits and site tours.
• Develop and deliver internal development programmes and coordinate external training activities.
• Support employee health and wellbeing initiatives, including organising and promoting relevant events.
• Implement and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring employees are aware of their requirements and keeping the employee handbook up to date.
• Monitor employee timekeeping and attendance, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain and develop the organisation’s HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring key functions are effectively utilised.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt within a fast-paced environment
• A creative and proactive approach, with the ability to introduce new ideas and initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar HR generalist role.
• CIPD qualified or currently working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience working across multiple sites.
• Experience with HRIS systems and employee development initiatives.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role with responsibility across recruitment, employee relations, development and HR systems, this could be an excellent opportunity.

For more information on this HR Officer in Magherafelt opportunity please contact Katie McGonigle on 02887440033 or email katie@haugheyercuitment.com

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