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Senior HR Officer - Belfast - Newly created opportunity MCS Group is delighted to partner with an award-winning organisation as they look to add a Senior HR Officer to their team, in this newly created role. The role: You will act as the first point of contact for all HR activity in Northern Ireland, providing end-to-end generalist support and partnering with managers on employee relations, performance, recruitment and development. This role offers broad exposure, autonomy and the chance to shape HR delivery locally while being fully supported by an experienced HR team. The main responsibilities: • Act as the on-site HR contact for NI employees and managers., • Support recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and exits., • Advise on ER issues including absence, disciplinary and grievance., • Coach managers on HR processes., • Support payroll, benefits and fair employment reporting., • Maintain accurate HR data and drive process improvements., • Coordinate learning and development activity., • CIPD Level 3+ or relevant qualification., • Similar HR Generalist experience, ideally in operational or fast-paced settings., • Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR policies., • Competitive base salary., • Hybrid working., • Enhanced pension. MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025 MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Desired Skills and Experience The role: You will act as the first point of contact for all HR activity in Northern Ireland, providing end-to-end generalist support and partnering with managers on employee relations, performance, recruitment and development. This role offers broad exposure, autonomy and the chance to shape HR delivery locally while being fully supported by an experienced HR team. The main responsibilities: Act as the on-site HR contact for NI employees and managers. Support recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and exits. Advise on ER issues including absence, disciplinary and grievance. Coach managers on HR processes. Support payroll, benefits and fair employment reporting. Maintain accurate HR data and drive process improvements. Coordinate learning and development activity. Build strong relationships and escalate complex matters when needed. The ideal candidate: CIPD Level 3+ or relevant qualification. Similar HR Generalist experience, ideally in operational or fast-paced settings. Strong knowledge of NI employment law and HR policies. Confident with ER issues and advising managers. What's on offer: Competitive base salary. Hybrid working. Enhanced pension. Private medical care. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02896 205148 Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025 MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Your new company A charitable organisation based in Belfast are recruiting for a Senior Executive Officer Your new role This senior-level role provides high-level, confidential support to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, requiring exceptional discretion and professionalism. You will deliver comprehensive secretariat and governance support, ensuring efficient planning, coordination, and communication within a fast-paced CEO office. Responsibilities include managing Board and Committee meetings, maintaining governance documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory role contributes to the organisation's mission to promote high-quality, evidence-informed early childhood services for children, families, and communities, guided by values of inclusion, partnership, and excellence. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive, high-level secretarial support to the CEO, including complex diary management, email monitoring, travel arrangements, and confidential documentation handling. Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and video calls, ensuring all logistical and administrative requirements are met. Act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, managing communications on behalf of the CEO with professionalism and alignment to organisational values. Draft and prepare correspondence, presentations, and speeches, incorporating relevant policy content where required. Maintain governance and compliance processes, including managing electronic document libraries, preparing Board reports, and submitting regulatory returns. Oversee Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities, ensuring timely responses to regulatory requirements and maintaining the Data Processing Register. Manage policy review and approval processes, ensuring timely scheduling and compliance with governance standards. Lead and project manage administrative systems to ensure efficiency and customer-focused service delivery. Provide recommendations to strengthen governance and administrative arrangements, including facilitating training where necessary. Monitor CEO budget and ensure financial transactions comply with organisational systems. Handle confidential HR information and participate in recruitment processes as required. Represent the organisation at meetings and events as agreed with the CEO What you'll need to succeed Essential CriteriaAt the closing date applicants, must have: Educated to degree level standard or above in a relevant discipline. At least two years' corporate governance or legal compliance or information security or policy research and development. Highly proficient in MS Office applications and strong IT skills. Strong attention to detail. A high level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. Desirable Criteria Have or be willing to obtain a corporate governance qualification. Certification in data protection. What you'll get in return Full time position Flexible working £41,511-£50,788 What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Senior Executive Secretariat Policy Governance Benefits: £41 511 - £50 788

HR Advisor, East Belfast 12-month contract £35,000 to £40,000 + benefits To join a leading business at their Belfast facility on a 12-month contract basis to support their HR Manager across site-based HR activities. Joining a fast-paced team and delivering people centric, progressive and tailored HR solutions across all NI staff across office, production, technical & field-based teams as well as management across the business. Duties will include. HR support across employee lifecycle - attraction, recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance, development, retention and exits, maintaining accurate employee data throughout Employee relations support service to managers on the operation of relevant employee relations policies and procedures to include, but not limited to Absence Management, Discipline, Grievance, Dignity & Respect at Work Support and advice on policies and procedures to ensure consistent, equal and fair treatment of employees Recruitment & selection support What we are looking for... 3rd level educated or CIPD level 3 HR generalist experience (i.e. 3 years in an HR role) Comfortable dealing with complex issues including Employee Relations and working to ensure effective service delivery For more information, please do not hesitate to call or contact Skills: Strong Generalist HR Experience Employee Relations Employee Lifecycle Experience.

Why Work Here? Competitive salary Career development and learning opportunities Flexible working arrangements Pension and wellbeing benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented Pay and Pensions Officer to support the HR/People Team while maintaining payroll and pensions processes and assisting with wider administrative functions. What Youll Do: Administer policies, procedures, contractual terms, and conditions related to pay and employee benefits Manage and maintain all employee and worker data in line with GDPR regulations Accurately input data relating to employee lifecycle where necessary Action all monthly pension data submissions, including leavers forms on allocated schemes Carry out manual calculations such as overtime payments, gross to net, advance payments, statutory payments, starter and leaver payments General payroll administration Support leadership team with general administration What Were Looking For: Pay and Pensions qualification or willingness to work towards Previous experience in payroll and/or pension officer roles Knowledge of UK Payroll Regulations Experience of NILGOSC or other UK pension schemes (desirable) Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills (desirable) For more information on this opportunity, or to take the next step in your career, contact Garry Thomson at HireIQ in complete confidence. Skills: pensions NILGOSC Payroll Processing Payroll Administration Benefits: Flexitime Paid Holidays Pension Fund Performance Bonus

VANRATH is pleased to be partnering with a high-profile public sector body to recruit a HR Officer for a key temporary opportunity within their established HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation with a strong commitment to employee development and organisational improvement. Please note: This is a fully office-based role with no hybrid working at this time. The Role This varied and hands-on HR role will see you providing crucial support across a range of HR administrative functions, training coordination, and project work. Key duties will include: Supporting the development and delivery of the staff training plan for the remainder of 2025/26 Processing training applications using the Personnel Administration Management (PAM) system Assisting with monitoring training budget spend and reporting Contributing to a skills audit to support the 2026/27 training plan Managing sickness absence records and return-to-work documentation Supporting the implementation of the Organisation's Recruitment & Selection procedures, including use of the online recruitment portal Assisting in the rollout of hybrid working arrangements Participating in HR data migration projects to a new cloud-based system Helping digitise manual personnel files as part of a wider transformation project Supporting day-to-day HR admin tasks and ensuring accurate recordkeeping The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience in HR administration or a similar office-based HR support role Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confidence working with HR systems (e.g., PAM or similar personnel databases) Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving Experience in training coordination or recruitment administration would be an advantage A collaborative attitude and ability to work well in a close-knit team Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37 hours/week) Lunch break: * Mon-Thurs: 35 minutes * Friday: 40 minutes What's in It for You? Competitive public sector pay rate Experience within a respected public body A role that combines HR admin, training support, and project work Support and guidance from VANRATH throughout your assignment Interested? Apply now or contact or call for a confidential discussion. Skills: HR HR Officer HR Generalist

HR Business Partner (new, permanent exclusive opportunity) Belfast Full time hours £40-55k base salary, attractive benefits package We are exclusively hiring for our client, a leading manufacturer, who are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their Belfast site. This is a permanent, full-time, site-based role offering a fantastic opportunity to influence culture, engagement and development across a busy production site. Top Things to Know About this Job: Competitive base salary, £45-55k salary plus strong benefits offering Collaborative, inclusive company culture Broad generalist HR remit with responsibility for culture, ER, and training The Role: Provide expert advice to managers on employee relations and attendance matters Drive positive employee engagement and internal communications Support and coach line managers, including delivery of training and inductions Partner with shop stewards and uphold strong union relationships Maintain SuccessFactors HR system and support general HR admin Lead training needs analysis and site-wide development planning Champion wellbeing, health & safety and Dignity & Diversity programmes Support wider change initiatives and act as cover for the HR Manager The Person: Proven experience in a similar HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable Strong interpersonal and coaching skills Confident in prioritising workload and managing a varied HR remit Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) The Reward: £45-£55k per annum depending on experience Belfast Free car parking Full time hours, flexible start/finish times Private healthcare & health cash plan 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension & life assurance (up to 10% employer contribution matched) Retail discounts, loyalty rewards & green benefits (EV & cycle to work) A culture of respect, wellbeing, and continuous learning Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage? For further information and to apply for this HR Business Partner job, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on response quality. Skills: HR Business Partner HR Manager Senior HR Advisor Senior HR Officer Senior HR Generalist HR Advisor

Job Title: Temporary HR Officer Location: Belfast Contract Type: Temporary Duration: Ongoing Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm Salary: £30,458 - £31,097 (dependant on experience) Reports To: HR Manager Job Purpose: The Temporary HR Officer will provide comprehensive support to the HR department, ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services across recruitment, employee relations, training, compliance, and administrative functions. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Onboarding Assist with job postings, screening applications, and scheduling interviews. Coordinate onboarding activities, including preparing offer letters and induction materials. Employee Relations & Support Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from staff. Support managers with basic HR advice in line with company policies. HR Administration Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems. Prepare HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and reports. Compliance & Policy Ensure adherence to employment legislation and company policies. Assist with audits and reporting requirements. Other Duties Support HR projects and initiatives as required. Skills & Experience: Previous experience in an HR role (essential). Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in MS Office and HR systems. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. CIPD Level 3 or equivalent Skills: HR Officer HR Temporary HR Officer

Advertising End Date: 08 Dec 2025 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 08 Dec 2025 All Locations:Belfast or London Vacancy Type:Temporary Salary:£37,000 per annum About The Role The Role We are recruiting two Resourcing Leads to be part of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). You will play a key role in ensuring the Commission has the right mix of skills and capabilities to deliver the Commissions objectives. The Resourcing Leads will help us successfully deliver our resourcing campaigns, including volume, rolling campaigns and ad-hoc projects to support business needs. You will be responsible for developing strong and meaningful relationships with both hiring managers and candidates, supporting them from competition initiation through to and onboarding stages and formal offer. You will contribute to project planning, co-ordination, and evaluation to continuously improve our HR service, helping deliver effective resourcing solutions for our new and fast developing organisation. Reporting to the Resourcing Delivery Manager, you will support the strategic workforce planning function, identifying current risks and opportunities, and understanding future skills requirements. You will deliver timely people metrics to senior leaders to enhance decision making and drive performance. Youll be helping grow the HR function for a high-profile organisation carrying out vital work, helping us develop and deliver a high-quality HR service for a wide range of specialists. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to develop their career and gain a wide breadth of experience. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to): Managing the full recruitment lifecycle and candidate experience via our Applicant Tracking System Eploy. Developing and maintaining effective working relationship the hiring managers to provide advice on the most effective recruitment methods; leading effective recruitment campaigns including setting up of vacancies for advertising, arranging sifts and interviews. Working collaboratively with Corporate Services and external partners to manage onboarding, including vetting, IT, estates, and finance, to support workload and share knowledge and best practise. Engaging regularly and effectively with candidates to ensure they have a first class recruitment and on-boarding experience. Organising supplier payment processes and coordinating follow-up HR processes including provisional offer, pre-employment checks and contract issue. Ensuring candidate data is treated confidentially and in line with data protection legislation. Producing effective workforce planning data sets to drive improvement and evidence-based decision making. Supporting the HR team with ad-hoc project work as required. Our staff are split across both our London and Belfast offices; therefore, occasional travel may be required to attend key events. However, you will not be required to travel regularly. About Us Who we are The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an independent organisation that has been established to recover information about Troubles-related deaths and serious injuries to families, victims, and survivors and to promote reconciliation. We are building the Commission and hiring more staff now that we have begun receiving cases. We are building a values-led organisation. We operate with integrity, impartiality, openness, accountability, and respect, as set out in our Code of Conduct. This is reflected in our fair and open recruitment processes. We encourage people to join us across all backgrounds, communities and faiths to help us deliver. The Commission is primarily based in Belfast, with further operational sites in Northern Ireland and London. Travel to all locations will be required, but hybrid working arrangements will help us support a range of flexible working patterns. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a unique and vital remit. The Commission is formed of seven Commissioners, the Chief Commissioner, Sir Declan Morgan, the Chief Executive Officer, Louise Warde Hunter and the Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan, as well as four Non-Executive Commissioners to provide challenge and scrutiny to the executive team.