HR Officer

HR Officer – Based Ballymena – Permanent Opportunity  

I am delighted to partner with a long established, and busy company based in Ballymena who are currently recruiting for an HR Officer to join their busy HR Team.

My client is customer-focused, ensuring the continued evolution of their extensive product range meets the requirements of the customers across the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Officer will be responsible for a wide range of HR activities in line with the department's KPIs and the company’s World Class vision. This role involves supporting management in various HR matters, including the implementation of policies and procedures, employee relations, end-to-end recruitment processes, and key projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, update, communicate, and implement company policies in line with legislative changes, audit requirements, and business needs.
• Keep up to date with employment law changes by attending seminars, reading legislation updates, and liaising with external agencies.
• Maintain employee records using PAMS, ensuring all records are up to date, including contracts and job descriptions.
• Perform payroll duties, including collecting employee data.
• Manage a wide range of staffing requirements, including recruitment and selection processes and liaising with recruitment agencies.
• Provide support and guidance to managers on employee relations and company policies and procedures, including attendance management, performance, disciplinary, grievance, health & wellbeing, and employee engagement.
• Collate information for and prepare the annual equality commission report and Article 55 Report.
• Provide support in relation to health & safety matters, including coordinating the company’s health surveillance.
• Maintain the company’s Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
• General HR administration and support in relation to payroll functions.
• Support the HR Manager as required.

Essential Criteria:

• 2-3 years HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing/construction
• 3rd level qualification/equivalent in relevant discipline (e.g., HRM, Business Studies)
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practices and up-to-date employment law.
• Proven track record in conducting end-to-end recruitment processes
• Employee relations experience (e.g., disciplinary, grievances, performance management)
• Driven individual with a strong work ethic and ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience in payroll and collecting employee data

Desirable Criteria:

• CIPD qualification or working towards
• Knowledge or experience of health & safety best practices
• Experience of shift working procedures
• Experience in PAMS HR Software or similar

Company Benefits:

• 30 days holidays.
• Employee Referral Schem
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• AXA Insurance Discount
• Life Insurance Policy

Hours of Work:

• Full time, In person role: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

If you would like additional details on this role, please reach out to me ASAP.  This is an urgent role for my client.