HR Officer (initial 12 month FTC) Looking to take the next step in your HR career within a varied, hands-on role where you can make an impact? Overview This is a great opportunity for an HR Officer to join a collaborative team, supporting a broad range of generalist activities across the business. You will gain exposure to key HR areas including employee relations, performance management, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and payroll support. The Role As HR Officer, you will provide day-to-day HR support and act as a first point of contact for employee queries. This role involves a mix of operational and administrative responsibilities, including supporting recruitment, maintaining HR systems, and assisting with employee relations and HR initiatives. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for employees, providing clear guidance on HR policies and procedures Support and advise line managers on HR matters, including company policies and employment legislation Drive and support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives Assist with the administration and review of employee benefits Contribute to the development, update, and communication of HR policies and procedures Support recruitment activity and coordinate onboarding processes Manage and advise on absence processes in line with company policy Prepare employment contracts and HR-related documentation Maintain accurate HR systems, records, and personnel files Produce HR reports, data insights, and key metrics for management Assist with payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely data input Support and manage employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, and grievance processes Assist with performance management and probation review processes Identify development needs and coordinate relevant training initiatives Contribute to ongoing HR projects and initiatives Conduct exit interviews and provide insights to support retention improvements Undertake any other reasonable duties as required The Ideal Candidate CIPD or relevant third-level qualification Previous experience in a generalist HR role in a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and best practice Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels and manage conflict effectively Full driving licence with access to own transport What's on Offer Initial fixed-term contract (12-months) - possibility of extension Competitive salary (based on experience) Hybrid and flexible working Opportunity to gain broad HR experience across multiple functions Collaborative and supportive team environment To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at or. 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 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. Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025 Skills: HR Human Resources People Talent