Group HR Officer - Newry - Permanent MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in Newry to recruit a Group HR Officer on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a busy and collaborative people function, providing hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle while contributing to a positive and compliant workplace culture. You will act as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day HR matters, supporting the delivery of effective people practices across the organisation. Role & Responsibilities - Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees - Supporting end-to-end recruitment activities, from role scoping through to onboarding - Managing onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience - Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems in line with data protection requirements - Preparing HR documentation including contracts, letters, and reports - Supporting employee relations matters, including absence management and performance issues - Assisting with training and development initiatives across teams - Supporting the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures - Ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation and internal standards - Assisting with payroll-related HR administration and statutory reporting The Ideal Candidate - Minimum of 2 years' experience in a generalist HR or HR administration role - CIPD qualified (or working towards) - Experience with graduate programmes / apprenticeships is beneficial - Ability to work independently and use own initiative - Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels - Full driving licence preferred (travel between sites will be necessary) What's In It for You? - Permanent, full-time position - Attractive and competitive salary - Enhanced annual leave - On-site facilities including gym, canteen, and parking - Strong focus on training, development, and career progression To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Katie Fox, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on or email 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 assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. 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. Skills: HR Advisor HR Assistant HR Generalist Junior HR BP