HR Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Sector: Manufacturing / Distribution Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 DOE Hours: 8am - 5pm Mon - Thurs & Fri 8am - 4pm Team: Maternity Cover, on-site responsibility for the duration of the FTC REED HR NI are currently recruiting for an HR Officer for our client based in Mid Ulster. This is a Fixed Term Contract opportunity, commencing June 2025 for a period of 12 months. My client is seeking a Human Resource Officer to join their team for a 12-month maternity cover position. In this role, you will provide expert HR support, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with employment laws. You'll also drive recruitment, training, and employee development while fostering a positive workplace culture. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career by working on diverse people initiatives and contributing innovative ideas to enhance the employee experience and candidate offering. What You'll Be Doing HR Operations & Compliance Provide HR support and advice across the organisation in Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (ROI) Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies Manage employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Recruitment & Onboarding Develop job descriptions, prepare advertisements, and engage with recruitment agencies when needed Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including shortlisting, interviewing, and offer creation Administer onboarding processes and new starter inductions Employee Development & Performance Assist line managers in timely probation period reviews Promote learning and development initiatives and coordinate training schedules Employee Engagement & Relations Provide guidance on HR and employment law matters Organise social events and employee engagement activities Support disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring compliance Monitor and manage employee absenteeism Education & Experience 2+ years' HR experience. GCSEs (including English & Maths) or equivalent. CIPD part-qualified or working towards certification Knowledge of NI and ROI employment law, recruitment, and training best practices Skills & Attributes Strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience handling staff queries and supporting HR projects Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities Additional Information Occasional travel to our sister site in NI and / or ROI depots may be required Salary £32-£35k pa If you are an immediately available HR Officer and feel you meet the above criteria and can commit to a 12-x month FTC starting ASAP, I would love to hear from you! Skills: HR Officer HR Advisor HR Specialist Fixed Term Contract Human Resources