HR Officer

Your new company
A well established and rapidly growing regional health and social care organisation, operating across multiple sites in Northern Ireland within a regulated environment. While strongly values led, the organisation is commercially run, with a clear focus on performance, sustainability and service quality.Over the past two years, the organisation has experienced significant growth, with turnover increasing substantially, supported by strong and stable funding relationships. It is financially well managed, with healthy reserves, ongoing investment in technology (including a new payroll system), and a clear commitment to investing in its people.

Your new role
As HR Officer, you will join a small, experienced HR team, reporting to the HR Manager and providing high quality, generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle.This is a broad, varied role covering recruitment, HR administration, payroll coordination, employee relations support, people reporting and systems administration. The HR environment is mature and well run, with low ER volumes, low sickness absence and low turnover allowing the role to focus on maintaining standards at scale, supporting managers effectively and embedding consistency as the organisation continues to grow.Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting end to end recruitment and onboarding across multiple service locations
• Preparing contracts, HR documentation and correspondence
• Assisting with monthly payroll inputs and benefits administration
• Maintaining HR systems, electronic personnel files and data integrity
• Producing people metrics and management information
• Supporting managers with probation, absence and performance processes
• Assisting with policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, data protection and regulatory requirements

This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys structure, pace and quality.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR Assistant or HR Officer role within a busy environment
• Sound working knowledge of Northern Ireland employment legislation
• Experience supporting recruitment, HR administration, systems and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence in supporting and advising line managers
• Good IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Office

A CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) or a relevant third level degree is desirable, as is experience within health, social care or the charity sector, though this is not essential.

What you'll get in return

• £28,000 - £32,000
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days at home
• 33-38 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on site parking

What you need to do now
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