Your new company You'll be joining a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation based in County Antrim, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and employee development. With a strong presence in the local community and a focus on continuous improvement, this company offers a dynamic and supportive environment where HR plays a key role in driving organisational success. Your new role As an HR Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive and high-quality HR service across all departments. This is a varied and hands-on position where you'll support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and wellbeing initiatives. You'll be responsible for maintaining HR systems, coordinating recruitment processes, supporting line managers, and contributing to strategic HR projects. You'll also act as a key point of contact for staff, ensuring HR policies and procedures are effectively implemented and adhered to. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need: A relevant third-level qualification and/or CIPD accreditation. At least three years' experience in a generalist HR role. Proven experience handling employee relations and providing coaching to managers. Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in working with HR systems (experience with PAMS and NorthTime Pro is desirable). A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. What you'll get in return Competitive salary DOE Two roles available - permanent and FTC 12 months Free on-site parking Enhanced pension contribution up to 14% Learning and development opportunities You'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions and have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that support employee wellbeing, community engagement, and organisational development. 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: CIPD Human Resources Employee Relations Absence Management HR Policy Benefits: Competitivebenefits