Senior HR Generalist

People & Culture Partner

• Annual Salary: £35k - £40k
• Location: South Down
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent  

REED HR NI are delighted to be working with our client based in South Down for a People & Culture Partner to join their dynamic team.

This role is crucial for shaping and developing a high-performing and engaged workforce that aligns with our clients’ strategic goals.

The successful candidate will have a strong HR Generalist remit with specific responsibility for adding value across all HR functions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Connect with a wide range of people across the business, making a positive impact while embedding our values and vision through continuous staff engagement
• Support the development of Line Managers as effective leaders through coaching and consistent feedback on their people management practices
• Build strong and positive working relationships with Managers and establish effective communication methods between employees and management
• Participate in the development of an employee health and wellbeing strategy
• Responsible for preparing and processing monthly sage payroll for approximately 80 people, including associated pension and related returns
• Drive diversity in the workplace by recruiting, engaging, and retaining top talent
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies and onboarding processes
• Coordinate the development of contracts of employment for new starts and promotions
• Lead performance management processes, ensuring efficient and effective employee performance reviews
• Develop job evaluation processes and ensure systematic approaches in determining job roles in line with company pay scales

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A third-level qualification in HR or related discipline; CIPD qualification essential
• Proven track record within HR, ideally coming from an HR Officer/HR Business Partner background
• Experienced in processing payroll via Sage and associated pensions and returns
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Independent worker with a broad range of HR knowledge
• IT and system savvy, with experience operating HRMS and other software applications
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and processes to drive a high-performance culture
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme (5% Employer, 4% Employee)
• 34 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays
• Excellent overall benefits package

To apply for the People & Culture Partner position, please contact Lisa Donaldson @ REED HR NI at your earliest, or alternatively please submit your CV in the first instance for additional information, and a confidential discussion.