HR Officer

HR Officer

We're looking for an HR Officer to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation in a varied, people-focused role. You'll support employee relations, engagement, and HR operations, while working closely with managers to help build a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

The role

As HR Officer, you will support managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities, with a strong focus on employee relations, engagement, and wellbeing. You will provide hands-on HR support, maintain accurate HR systems and records, and contribute to training and development initiatives. This role requires a proactive and organised individual who is confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative HR team.

The main responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Support managers with absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and performance-related processes.
• Assist in delivering employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including events and internal communications.
• Coordinate and support training and upskilling activities, including organising workshops and tracking completion.
• Maintain and update HR systems (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and timely processing of employee information.
• Manage HR administration including contracts, changes to terms and conditions, and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Support onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive new starter experience.
• Produce HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and track key people trends.
• Maintain accurate and compliant HR records, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Work closely with managers to build capability and confidence in people management practices.

The ideal candidate

• CIPD qualified or working towards, or relevant third-level qualification.
• Previous experience in an HR administrative or officer role.
• Sound knowledge of HR processes, employment legislation, and best practice.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proactive and approachable, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Attractive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for learning, 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 Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at or .

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