HR Manager - Belfast - Exclusive opportunity MCS Group is delighted to exclusively partnering with an award-winning, growing organisation as they look to recruit a HR Manager into a standalone HR role offering genuine progression to Head of HR. The role: This role offers the opportunity to operate with real autonomy while partnering closely with senior leadership to shape HR strategy, improve processes, and support the business through its next phase of growth. You'll suit this role if you enjoy building structure, driving change, and operating in a hands-on environment where you can genuinely influence decision-making. The main responsibilities: Leading the full HR function across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management and leadership teams. Managing complex employee relations matters and providing commercial HR guidance. Delivering guidance and practical support to managers on performance, ER, and leadership best practice. Driving recruitment, retention, and workforce planning strategies. Reviewing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and best practice. Leading HR projects including HRIS implementation and process improvement initiatives. Supporting organisational development and culture initiatives. Using HR data and reporting to support business decisions and identify trends. Coaching and supporting managers across all areas of people management. Identifying opportunities to modernise and improve HR processes across the business. The ideal candidate: Proven experience operating at HR Manager level with an Northern Ireland employer. Strong background within a standalone or autonomous HR environment. Experience leading HR projects from end-to-end. Commercially focused with strong stakeholder management skills. Confident balancing strategic input with hands-on HR delivery. What's on offer: Competitive salary depending on experience. Genuine route towards Head of HR. High level of autonomy and ownership. Opportunity to shape the HR function and influence business direction. Private healthcare. 34 days annual leave. Hybrid and flexible working. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, HR Recruitment Manager at MCS Group on 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 2026 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. Skills: HR Officer HR Advisor HR Generalist Senior HR Officer Senior HR Advisor ADZN1_NI