Job description
HR Officer - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Belfast (multi-site)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Progression Opportunity!
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG and supply chain organisation to recruit an HR Officer for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, people-focused business operating within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
This role is particularly well suited to an experienced Senior HR Administrator or HR Coordinator who is ready to take the next step into an HR Officer position, as well as established HR Officers seeking strong operational exposure. You will gain hands-on experience across a broad generalist remit, working closely with managers and an experienced HR Business Partner team.
Please note: This role requires onsite presence four days per week, with regular travel between sites across the Belfast area.
The Role
Reporting to the HR Business Partner team, the HR Officer will provide day-to-day HR support across multiple operational sites, gaining exposure to the full employee lifecycle and a wide range of HR activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering comprehensive HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment support, onboarding, probation, offboarding, retirement, HR KPIs, payroll queries and employee changes
- Supporting managers with employee relations processes, including investigations, disciplinary meetings and hearings (with guidance and support from senior HR colleagues)
- Advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent and fair application
- Supporting site-level engagement, communications and culture initiatives
- Assisting with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinating and supporting training activity, including training needs analysis, scheduling and acting as a key point of contact for learning and development
- Supporting performance management, absence management and engagement initiatives
- Acting as a trusted first point of contact for employees, providing guidance and support
- Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with HR data standards
- Building strong working relationships across operational and management teams
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people-focused HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-moving, operational environment.
Essential requirements:
- Third-level qualification in HR, Business or a related discipline
- CIPD qualification (or working towards)
- Experience in an HR administration, HR coordinator or HR officer role
- Exposure to employee relations processes and HR operations
- Good working knowledge of employment legislation and the confidence to escalate and advise appropriately
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Full driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites
- Flexibility with working hours, including occasional attendance at night-shift meetings
Desirable:
- Experience working in a unionised environment
- Background in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or retail
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- A genuine opportunity to step up into an HR Officer role within a large, complex organisation
- Excellent exposure to a fast-paced, multi-site HR environment
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced HR Business Partners and develop employee relations capability
- Supportive HR team with a strong focus on learning and development
If you are a Senior HR Administrator ready to take the next step, or an HR Officer seeking broader operational experience, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact emma.hall@vanrath.com in confidence for more information.
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