HR Advisor

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment
  • Ballymena, County Antrim
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR Advisor / HR Generalist

Location: Ballymena (Office based)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37.5 hours)
Salary: £36,000 - Salary is negotiable DOE

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor / HR Generalist to join a busy and growing organisation based in Ballymena. This is a hands on, HR Generalist, ideal for someone who enjoys working proactively and supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Board, you will play a key role in delivering effective, compliant HR support across multiple sites and Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day to day HR operational support across the business
  • Act as first point of contact for HR queries, advising managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and NI employment legislation
  • Manage end to end recruitment, from advertising through to onboarding
  • Maintain accurate HR records, systems, and time & attendance data
  • Support disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations and documentation
  • Produce HR reports, absence analysis and workforce statistics
  • Assist with statutory reporting requirements
  • Support learning & development initiatives, employee engagement and wellbeing activities
  • Contribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvement

Essential Criteria

  • Associate CIPD membership (ideally Level 5) or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy HR Officer or HR Advisor role
  • Strong working knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practice
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
  • Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

  • Previous HR experience within the construction industry would be highly advantageous

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, people focused organisation and make a real impact within the HR function.