HR Officer

REED HR is delighted to support our client, a Top 100 company in Northern, with headquarters in Belfast, who wishes to recruit a HR Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong HR Generalist to maximise their skills.

The role:

As HR Officer you will support the delivery of a comprehensive and professional HR service, working closely with Senior Management across a large, multi-site workforce. The role will encompass the full HR remit, with particular emphasis on handling employee relations which is a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to business unit management teams on HR policies and procedures
• Advise and support Managers in dealing with employee relations issues including, investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, flexible working, attendance management, and health and well-being issues
• Manage the full end to end recruitment process for various positions as required in order to attract the best talent
• Ensure contracts and right to work checks are completed following Company policies and procedures
• Manage long term sickness cases across divisions
• Assist with HR administrative support as required
• Any other duties relevant and related to the position

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Level 5 Associate CIPD or working towards
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an HR Office level or equivalent
• Possesses a genuine interest and thrives on being involved in a wide range of day-to-day HR issues at all levels of the organization
• Ability to cope with a fast-paced environment, with the ability to demonstrate strong employee relations background and able to handle complex issues
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, with the ability to respond to a range of HR queries and be able to give sound advice and guidance to Managers
• Experience and capability working with Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Third level education, preferably in business or HR

Desirable

• Relevant HR experience in retail and/or hospitality
• Experience managing staff and ensuring department workloads are managed appropriately

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and integrity with an appreciation of the importance of dealing with confidential information, possessing tact and diplomacy
• Ability to build strong, positive working relationships with all departments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with great attention to detail, possessing the ability to communicate effectively in all forms
• Strong time management and organisational skills and ability to operate under pressure
• Ability to problem solve and use own initiative to deliver solutions

Important Information

• While the role is office based, working Monday to Friday office hours, there may be the need to work additional hours as required by the needs of the business.
• A full driving licence will be required. As the Company has locations across Northern Ireland, there will be the requirement to attend meetings across Company premises.