HR Officer (Manufacturing)

Role: HR Officer
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Reports to: HR Manager
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead attendance and absence management, collaborating with line and factory managers to proactively reduce absenteeism.
• Support workforce planning in partnership with operational leaders to align staffing with production needs.
• Drive employee engagement and well-being initiatives to support a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate HR records, prepare reports, and assist with payroll-related processes.
• Ensure ongoing HR compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Assist with performance management, guiding managers through appraisals and improvement plans.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding across factory and office-based roles.
• Coordinate training and development programmes, ensuring compliance and progression.

The Ideal Candidate:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Solid HR experience within a manufacturing or fast-paced operational environment.
• Confident working with factory and operational managers to support day-to-day workforce matters.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with HR systems.

Why Apply?

• Join a well-respected, forward-thinking employer with a strong focus on people and performance.
• Contribute to workforce and operational success through impactful HR delivery.
• Enjoy a varied and hands-on HR role with real influence and autonomy.

Interested?
Send your CV to emma.hall@vanrath.com or contact 02890330250 for a confidential discussion.