Job description
HR Officer
Location: Derry (with travel required across additional regional sites)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Start Date: Immediate
Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and people-focused HR Officer to support two well-established organisations operating across manufacturing, engineering, and service-based environments. This shared role offers excellent exposure, variety, and scope for career development within a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
The successful candidate will oversee HR operations across multiple sites, support managers in day-to-day HR matters, and help drive effective people strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Management
1. Manage the full recruitment process including job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and issuing of offers/contracts.
2. Deliver a professional onboarding experience including reference checks, right-to-work compliance, induction training, and new starter administration.
3. Coordinate training and development activities, supporting managers with planning and delivery.
4. Maintain skills analysis records and assist with development of ongoing training plans.
5. Administer payroll information and ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
6. Manage absence processes and support employee relations cases across all sites.
7. Support performance management processes and ensure consistent application.
8. Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
9. Maintain statutory fair employment records and complete monitoring returns.
10. Assist with health and safety responsibilities as required.
11. Carry out additional HR-related duties in line with business needs.
Requirements
Essential
12. Previous experience in a HR role, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or multi-site environment.
13. Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
15. Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
16. Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities.
17. Proficient IT skills across HR systems and Microsoft Office.
18. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines.
19. Experience in employee relations and absence management.
Desirable
20. CIPD qualification (or currently working towards one).
21. At least 2 years' experience in a generalist HR position.
22. Knowledge of both UK and ROI employment law.
23. Ability to manage priorities across different teams and locations.
24. Professional, discreet, and proactive approach.
What's on Offer
25. Opportunity to work across two diverse organisations with wide-ranging HR responsibilities.
26. Excellent training and progression pathways.
27. Company profit share scheme.
28. working week.
29. Up to 252 hours annual leave