Your new company Hays are pleased to be working with a leading manufacturing organisation to appoint an HR Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Your new role As an HR Officer and play a key role in shaping a positive and compliant workplace culture. You’ll provide expert HR support across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, lead recruitment and onboarding efforts, and support employee development and engagement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career while contributing to strategic people initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Provide HR guidance and ensure legal compliance Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes Support employee training, development, and performance reviews Promote employee engagement and handle employee relations Maintain accurate HR records and support HR operations What you’ll need to succeed Previous HR experience. CIPD part-qualified or working towards certification. Experience in employee records management. Knowledge of employment law NI and ROI, recruitment, and training best practices. Previous experience in performance management and employee relations. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Experience handling staff queries and supporting HR projects and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. Effective multitasking and the ability to work under pressure with strong time management and the ability to prioritise workload. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Capable of working independently and making sound decisions. Excellent administrative and organisational skills to ensure smooth HR operations. What you’ll get in return Competitive salary and benefits Early finish on Fridays Free on-site parking Excellent opportunity for career development What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: CIPD Human Resources Recruitment Employee Relations