HR Business Partner - Newry - Permanent MCS Group is delighted to be working with a highly respected and well-established manufacturing firm based in Newry, as they look to add a proactive and commercially-minded HR Business Partner to their dynamic team. The role: As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting both strategic and operational HR activity across the site. You'll act as a trusted advisor to managers, driving people initiatives aligned with business objectives while ensuring the continued development of a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities: Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR support across all areas of the employee lifecycle Lead on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and organisational development Support talent planning, succession strategies, and workforce development Guide line managers through HR policies, procedures, and best practice Contribute to key HR projects including change management, engagement initiatives, and policy development Analyse HR metrics and trends to inform strategic decisions The Person: Proven HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment CIPD qualified. Strong understanding of NI employment law and HR best practice Confident communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented setting What's on Offer: Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Opportunities for development and career progression Healthcare Enhanced annual leave To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 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 - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025 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. Skills: HR Manager HR Business Partner Senior HR Officer