HR Officer

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 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Reporting to the Board, the HR Officer will:

• Support day-to-day HR operations across sites & Head Office
• Act as first point of Contact providing guidance to line managers and employees in line with HR policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising to onboarding.
• Maintain HR records, including Time & Attendance & HR systems.
• Support statutory reporting functions such as the Annual Monitoring Return and Article 55 Review.
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance investigations, hearings and documentation.
• Undertake absence management reporting and analysis.
• Produce HR reports and statistics as required.
• Contribute to the development of training and learning initiatives and broader HR projects.
• Play a key role in employee communication, engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties that may be required to support the effective running of the HR Department.

Essential Criteria

• Associate CIPD membership (ideally level 5) or equivalent qualification
• Experience working in a busy HR function, ideally at HR Officer /Advisor level (minimum 2 years).
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes, NI employment legislation and best practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Excellent problem- solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Valid UK Driver's license and access to own transport

Desirable Criteria

• 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