HR Officer (Manufacturing) - 12 Month FTC

VANRATH is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing employer in Carrickfergus for a Human Resources Officer to join their established HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations and coaching to play a key role in delivering consistent and professional HR support across the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant HR Manager, this role will provide support across a broad range of generalist HR duties with a particular focus on employee relations, absence management, and day-to-day HR advisory services. You'll also assist with recruitment, HR reporting, and help drive initiatives around wellbeing and organisational culture.
This contract offers a chance to join a highly collaborative team and gain valuable experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide advice and support to managers and staff on employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
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  Lead or support onlow-level investigations and provide guidance on HR policy application.
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  Support the recruitment and onboarding process, including chairing interview panels and issuing associated documentation.
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  Maintain and manage employee data and HR systems to produce reports and ensure compliance with internal processes and legislative requirements.
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  Assist with the administration of benefits, HR projects, and health & wellbeing initiatives.
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  Prepare employment correspondence, contracts, and support in maintaining job descriptions.
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  Support the delivery of community engagement initiatives such as school visits, careers talks, and outreach events.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Essential:

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  A relevant third-level qualification and/or CIPD qualification.
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  Minimum of 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
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  Experience handling employee relations issues and supporting line managers through HR processes.
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  Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
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  Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using HR systems.

Desirable:

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  Experience with PAMS and NorthTime Pro systems.

Why Apply?

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  Gain valuable experience in a highly regarded manufacturing company.
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  Play a key role in maintaining a positive and compliant employee relations environment.
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  Work as part of a supportive HR team during a period of business growth and transformation.
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  Opportunity to broaden your HR project experience and community engagement work.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional seeking a new challenge or a return to work with a defined contract duration. For more information or to apply, contact Emma Hall on 028 9033 0250 or email your CV to emma.hall@vanrath.com.