HR & Learning and Development Officer - Ballymena New, permanent opportunity Our client is a prestigious, highly successful, award winning employer in the Ballymena area, with multiple sites. They are seeking an experienced and proactive HR & Learning and Development Officer to join their expanding team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a people-focused professional who enjoys both the structure of HR operations and the creative aspects of learning and development. As part of a growing HR team, the HR & Learning and Development Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, supporting employee relations, and driving a high-performing, values-led culture through engaging training and development initiatives. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Attractive Salary & Benefits - private healthcare, discounts etc Unique permanent role - Blend of operational HR and hands-on L&D responsibilities Award winning employer with a strong, fast paced and collaborative HR function The Role: Advise and support managers and employees on HR policies, performance, and employee relations. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation. Deliver and track training across departments, identifying needs and supporting departmental plans. Foster a culture of inclusion, well-being, and continuous improvement through learning initiatives. Develop and deliver engaging and effective training content that aligns with business needs Maintain accurate and up to date training records and ensure all mandatory training in completed and tracked in line with internal policies and legal requirements Promote a learning culture that supports continuous development, inclusion and high performance Support career progression and succession planning Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) Manage employee documentation, onboarding, and lifecycle processes in line with company values. The Person: Previous experience in a blended HR and Learning and development role, with a passion for L&D Experience using HR systems and learning platforms (LMS). Strong knowledge of NI employment law with previous generalist HR experience. Proven ability to deliver and facilitate training confidently and effectively. Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience using HR systems and learning platforms (LMS). Highly organised, discreet, and solutions-focused with a valid UK driver's licence. CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable. Previous experience in a fast-paced, service-led environment is advantageous. The Reward: Competitive salary Permanent, full-time contract with development opportunities Full time hours 9-5 Monday to Friday, on site Ballymena location Private medical insurance Free car parking Pension Excellent training and development opportunities Busy, enthusiastic, team environment Great discounts with a well-known organisation Dynamic, values-led company with a focus on people and growth Permanent, full-time contract with development opportunities Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage? To find out more and apply for this new HR & Learning and Development Officer job, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. Visit our website to view a full list of Human Resources opportunities. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response Skills: HR officer L&D Specialist HR and L&D HR and training officer HR and L&D Specialist HR & L&D Advisor