Job description
Location: Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Site: Campsie
Pay: Excellent salary
Benefits
1. Excellent salary
2. Early finish Friday
3. 35 days holidays
4. Employer pension scheme and life insurance
5. Senior-level HR opportunity
6. Strategic, business-facing position
7. Work closely with leadership teams
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting for a Senior HR Generalist on behalf of a leading employer based in Campsie, Derry / Londonderry.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a senior, business-facing role where you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, while supporting the delivery of key people strategies across the organisation.
The successful candidate will bring excellent employee relations experience, with a strong background in supporting a large workforce of 250 to 300 employees minimum. This role will suit someone who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment, partnering with management, handling complex people matters and helping to drive a positive, high-performing culture.
The Role
As Senior HR Generalist, you will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers within designated business areas. You will work closely with leadership teams to understand business needs, identify HR priorities and implement people strategies that support wider organisational objectives.
You will play an important role in strengthening employee engagement, supporting organisational change, improving team performance and ensuring HR policies and processes are applied effectively. You will also work in partnership with wider HR specialists and stakeholders to deliver impactful HR services and programmes.
Key Responsibilities
8. Act as a main HR contact for employees and managers across designated business units
9. Partner with business leaders to identify HR priorities and develop people strategies aligned to business goals
10. Provide coaching and support to managers to help drive engagement and performance
11. Lead on employee relations matters, providing expert advice and guidance across a wide range of complex issues
12. Support a workforce environment of 250-300 employees minimum, ensuring strong HR support across a sizeable employee base
13. Identify development gaps within teams and support initiatives to improve collaboration and effectiveness
14. Assess organisational needs and support improvements to structures, processes and ways of working
15. Support change management activity to help deliver positive business outcomes
16. Promote employee engagement and contribute to a strong employee value proposition
17. Provide expert guidance on HR policy, process and best practice
18. Work with HR centres of expertise across areas such as talent acquisition, rewards, learning and development, employee relations and HR systems
19. Hold regular meetings with business unit stakeholders to review HR priorities and challenges
20. Provide practical HR guidance to line managers on a wide range of people matters
21. Analyse HR trends and metrics to support the development of solutions, policies and initiatives
22. Manage investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and other complex employee relations cases
23. Maintain strong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements, partnering with legal teams where required
Essential Criteria
24. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Behavioural Science or a related discipline
25. Minimum 8 to 10 years' HR experience
26. Must have excellent employee relations experience
27. Experience working in HR for a workforce of 250 to 300 employees minimum
28. Strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, organisational development, performance management, compensation and employment law
29. Experience supporting organisational development and change management initiatives
30. Strong understanding of HR strategy and its role in supporting wider business objectives
31. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
32. Strong written and verbal communication skills
33. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels
34. Proven ability to build effective working relationships and strategic partnerships internally and externally
35. Strong customer service approach and ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone
36. Knowledge of talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, employee communication and HR best practice
37. Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
Working Hours
38. Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
39. Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business in a senior HR role where you can make a real impact. You will work closely with leadership, support important people initiatives and help shape a positive and high-performing culture.
If you are an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise and experience supporting a large workforce, this could be an excellent next step in your career.