Job description
On behalf of our client based in Ballymena, we are currently recruiting for a HR Officer
You will be responsible for working proactively, providing operational support across a broad generalist HR remit.
Working hours hours per week Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Reporting to the Board, the HR Officer will:
1. Support day-to-day HR operations across sites & Head Office
2. Act as first point of Contact providing guidance to line managers and employees in line with HR policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
3. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising to onboarding.
4. Maintain HR records, including Time & Attendance & HR systems.
5. Support statutory reporting functions such as the Annual Monitoring Return and Article 55 Review.
6. Assist with disciplinary and grievance investigations, hearings and documentation.
7. Undertake absence management reporting and analysis.
8. Produce HR reports and statistics as required.
9. Contribute to the development of training and learning initiatives and broader HR projects.
10. Play a key role in employee communication, engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
11. Undertaking any other reasonable duties that may be required to support the effective running of the HR Department.
Essential Criteria
12. Associate CIPD membership (ideally level 5) or equivalent qualification
13. Experience working in a busy HR function, ideally at HR Officer /Advisor level (minimum 2 years).
14. Strong working knowledge of HR processes, NI employment legislation and best practice.
15. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
16. Excellent problem- solving skills
17. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
18. Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
19. Valid UK Driver's license and access to own transport
Desirable Criteria
20. Previous HR experience working within the Construction Industry
The successful candidate must be able to provide documentation to verify their right to work in the UK