Your new company This is a great opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer of construction machinery. This company is a very well-established, successful company having been in business for over 50 years and has grown into a global leader. They are recruiting for a HR Officer. This is a full-time permanent job. Hours of work is 39 per week and they can be flexible with starting and finishing times between the hours of 7.30 and 6. Salary up to £45k, however, they could pay more for the right candidate and happy to discuss the possibility of some hybrid working after training. Your new role This is a stand-alone role providing HR services for 80 staff. Duties include: 1. Policies, Handbook & Employee Contracts Develop, review, and maintain the company's HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook. Ensure all contracts of employment, terms and conditions, and variations are legally compliant and fit for purpose. Keep policies aligned with current NI employment legislation and best practice. Ensure consistent application and understanding of policies across the business. Provide guidance to leadership and employees on interpretation and application of terms and policies. 2. Recruitment Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles. Work with hiring managers to define role requirements, draft job descriptions, and agree selection criteria. Manage advertising, agency relationships, shortlisting, interviewing, and offers. Oversee right-to-work checks, references, and onboarding processes. Continuously improve candidate experience and time-to-hire. 3. Performance Management, Appraisal, Review & KPI Design, implement, and maintain performance management and appraisal frameworks. Support the development and rollout of clear KPI and objective-setting processes. Coordinate probation reviews, annual reviews, and ongoing performance discussions. Support leadership in linking performance outcomes to development, reward, and progression. Contribute to the design and administration of KPI-linked incentive schemes. 4. Disciplinary & Employee Relations Lead and manage all employee relations activity, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, absence management, and investigations. Provide legally sound, pragmatic advice to Directors and line managers. Ensure all cases are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with company policy and employment law. Maintain accurate case records and documentation. 5. Training & Development & Workplace Culture Support the identification of training and development needs across the business. Coordinate induction, mandatory training, and role-specific development activity. Work with leadership to support capability building and succession planning. Act as a custodian of company values and workplace culture. Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and communication initiatives. 6. Payroll Act as the HR interface with payroll, ensuring accurate and timely submission of starters, leavers, contractual changes, absence, overtime, and other data. Assist with administering weekly and monthly payroll processing through Sage. Ensure statutory payments and record-keeping obligations are met. 7. Benefits (Perks, Health, Wellbeing, etc.) Administer employee benefits including pension, health and wellbeing initiatives, and any company perks. Support the review and development of benefits and wellbeing offerings. Act as a point of contact for employee queries relating to benefits and entitlements. What you'll get in return You will be offered an excellent salary, 33 days' holidays, flexibility around working hours and the opportunity to work for a market-leading organisation with a fantastic reputation 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 on 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: HR Officer recruitment & selection HR Advisor Benefits: £40k-£45k