NES Fircroft

Role Purpose The Head of HR Technology, Systems, Processes & Data Analytics will lead the digital transformation of the HR function, ensuring scalable, efficient, and insight driven people operations. This role oversees the strategic direction, governance, optimisation, and integration of all HR systems and data, enabling evidence based decision making across a complex engineering environment. The role ensures HR processes are standardised, automated where possible, and support operational excellence, workforce planning, safety critical compliance, and productivity. Key Responsibilities HR Technology Strategy & Governance Develop and own the HR technology roadmap aligned to business strategy, engineering operational requirements, and digital transformation goals. Lead the selection, implementation, and optimisation of HRIS, ATS, LMS, payroll, workforce management, and other people related systems. Establish data governance, security protocols, role based access and compliance with regulatory standards (GDPR, ISO, industry standards). Systems Ownership & Process Excellence Standardise, simplify, and automate HR processes across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, learning, reward, exit). Implement workflow efficiencies that reduce admin burden and improve user experience for employees, managers, and HR colleagues. Manage integrations between HR systems and engineering/operational systems (ERP, scheduling, HSE systems). People Data, Analytics & Insights Lead the development of dashboards, predictive analytics, reporting suites, and workforce insights to support decision making. Build capability to track workforce productivity, skills availability, diversity, attrition, safety metrics and operational workforce planning. Ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity across all HR datasets and reporting sources. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership Partner with engineering, operations, IT, finance, and leadership teams to understand needs and deliver effective solutions. Drive adoption of HR technologies through communication, training, and change management. Serve as a subject matter expert on HR digitalisation, emerging technologies and analytics best practice. Team Leadership & Vendor Management Lead and develop a multi disciplinary team (HRIS specialists, analysts, process owners). Manage relationships with technology partners, system vendors, and external consultants. Track performance, SLAs, and ROI for HR technology investments. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience leading HR technology and analytics functions, ideally in engineering, manufacturing, utilities, or other complex operational sectors. Deep knowledge of HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors, SAP HR, etc.). Strong understanding of process optimisation (Lean, Six Sigma desirable). Experience with workforce analytics, data modelling, dashboard design (Power BI/Tableau). Strong project and change management experience. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to operate strategically while delivering hands on improvements.

NESFircroft continue to partner with their valued cabling client. We are actively searching for a Site Manager / Supervisor to join their growing team in Northern Ireland. As part of this team, you will be the focal point on site to supervise their cable and grid connection projects across Belfast and Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have experience in cable installation projects and have an extensive understanding of the civils aspects of these projects (installing, HDD, Joint bay construction, trenching). Work overview - Manage / supervise civil aspects of cable installation (132Kv+) being carried out by the clients civil contractors. Manage Jointing and Termination works by the clients team. Point of contact on site Prepare relevant project documents such as RAMS Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Responsible for the delegated budget from Project Manager. Within a given delegation, ensure delivery of an installation scope as part of a customer project. Responsible for installation risks and promote a transparency and to reach agreement with the Project Manager, to best manage risks within the business in its entirety. Responsible for all work within the installation part of the project (start up, planning, preparation, execution and closure phase). This includes also engineering and testing. Responsible that installation operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and HSE procedures. Responsible for the specification of all needed sub-contractors due to installation including quality and HSE requirements. Responsible that installation, both qualitatively and quantitatively is carried out in the best possible way, taking into account the required time, resource and cost frames. Monitoring of changes and additional work for the installation part in accordance with customer contract. Handle changes, variation orders and claims from subcontractor and claims from third party. Quantify the changes and claims and report to project manager or department manager depending of type of project. Issue and maintain budget for the installation scope. Create and maintain a time schedule for the installation scope. Candidate Criteria Held supervisor / manager level position on relevant and similar projects Worked at voltage levels (66Kv+) Experience with working on Northern Ireland Electricity projects Holds a NIE Authorization (desirable) Local to Belfast SSSTS / SMSTS HSE qualifications Temporary works coordinator (Desirable)

A leading technology staffing firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Head of HR Technology to lead the digital transformation of their HR function. This role involves overseeing the integration of HR systems, enhancing analytical capabilities, and standardising HR processes to support operational excellence. Candidates should possess strong HRIS knowledge, project management skills, and experience in substantial operational environments. The position offers the opportunity to work on innovative HR technologies and analytics.

Reward & Benefit Consultant (12 Month FTC) UK based with travel - Belfast, Bristol, Methil Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Reporting to: Head of Reward Shape reward strategy where it really matters. We're looking for an experienced Reward Consultant to join our UK People team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. This is a high impact role where you'll design and deliver reward solutions that directly support project delivery, talent attraction, and long term business performance across multiple UK sites. If you enjoy combining commercial thinking, data led insight, and stakeholder influence-and want to see your work make a tangible difference-this could be a great fit. The Role You'll take ownership of compensation and benefits strategy, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders to ensure reward frameworks are competitive, fair, compliant, and aligned with both business needs and regulatory/union environments. Your work will help ensure we attract and retain critical skills, motivate performance, and support complex, project led delivery. What You'll Be Doing Reward Strategy & Market Insight Lead market pricing and job benchmarking activities Design salary structures, job levelling, and geographic differentials for multi site UK operations Develop job architecture, career paths, and competency frameworks Advise on pay positioning for scarce and critical skillsets Benchmark and review variable pay, allowances, overtime and shift premiums Pay Governance & Operational Delivery Deliver annual pay review and bonus cycles end to end Maintain pay ranges, grades, and alignment with recognised external frameworks Ensure compliance with UK reward legislation (HMRC, IR35, NMW, Working Time, Gender Pay) Design and maintain recognition schemes aligned to performance and safety outcomes Equity, Risk & Employee Relations Lead pay equity analysis and remediation planning Assess and advise on retention awards and scarcity allowances with clear ROI Support union negotiations and site specific pay frameworks Incentives & Project Linked Rewards Design short term incentive plans and bonus scorecards Develop project based, milestone driven incentive frameworks Benefits & Reward Communication Support benefits reviews and supplier management Create clear, engaging reward communications for leaders and employees Analytics & Stakeholder Advisory Build reward dashboards (pay mix, compa ratios, range penetration, flight risk) Provide expert advice on offers, promotions, and retention cases What We're Looking For Experience & Qualifications 5+ years' experience in Reward / Compensation & Benefits Background in engineering, manufacturing, energy or defence environments preferred Strong market pricing and job evaluation experience (e.g. WTW) Proven delivery of annual reward cycles and incentive design Solid knowledge of UK reward compliance (global exposure a bonus) Advanced Excel modelling skills; experience with HRIS and analytics tools Degree, CIPD, or Reward/C&B qualification desirable Skills & Behaviours Commercial and pragmatic mindset Strong analytical capability with clear data storytelling Confident stakeholder influencer, credible with senior leaders Highly organised and resilient under pressure Trusted with confidential and sensitive data

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Site Manager / Supervisor to oversee cable and grid connection projects across Belfast and Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cable installation projects, focusing on civil aspects such as HDD and trenching. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing project documentation. This is a crucial role requiring strong leadership skills and a background in managing relevant projects.