Job Title: HR Officer
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing | HR & Recruitment

Recruiting on behalf of a well-known manufacturing company – Senior HR Administrator
At VANRATH, we are proud to partner with a local well-known manufacturing company, based in Antrim, to recruit an experienced Senior HR Administrator to join their growing HR team.
With over 40 years of excellence in manufacturing and a dedicated workforce of approximately 400 employees, our client is at the forefront of quality, innovation, and sustainability in the building products sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced industrial environment, supporting the company’s HR operations and employee engagement initiatives.
The Role
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Administrator will be a key player in supporting the day-to-day HR function. From payroll to recruitment and compliance, you’ll help deliver best-in-class HR practices that foster a productive and positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities

• Attendance & Absence Management – Monitor attendance records and support line managers in managing absenteeism proactively.
• Engagement & Wellbeing – Drive engagement programmes and support wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
• HR Administration – Maintain HR records, prepare reports, and support payroll processes as needed.
• Compliance & Policy – Ensure legal compliance and support policy updates.
• Performance Management – Assist with appraisals and support performance improvement initiatives.
• Recruitment & Onboarding – Manage recruitment lifecycle for various roles, ensuring a professional and efficient candidate experience.
• Training & Development – Coordinate internal and external training to support workforce development.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
• Proven experience in a similar HR role, ideally in manufacturing or a comparable sector
• Sound knowledge of NI employment legislation
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident in handling employee relations and providing HR advice to management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why Apply?

• Join a market leader with a reputation for innovation and sustainability
• Make a tangible impact in a hands-on, generalist HR role
• Be part of a supportive and experienced HR team
• Attractive salary and benefits package available (details on request)

Interested?
Apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter to . For a confidential chat about the opportunity, contact Emma Hall on .
Don’t miss the chance to shape your HR career with one of Northern Ireland’s leading manufacturing businesses.

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Skills:
HR Health and Wellbeing Administrator