HR Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Hunter Savage
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Manager role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Derry/L'Derry, focusing on managing HR operations across multiple locations in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The position involves delivering HR solutions, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with UK and NI employment legislation. The successful candidate will lead a well-established HR team and support the Senior Leadership team while overseeing various HR functions. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a significant impact within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide responsive and practical HR support to leaders and employees.
- Lead and manage employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management.
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes and support talent management initiatives.
- Execute the UK HR compliance plan, ensuring alignment with employment legislation.
- Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with leadership to embed culture and wellbeing initiatives.
- Lead HR projects assigned by the HR Director.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HR role.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher).
- Strong knowledge of UK and NI employment law and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to communicate confidently and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Legal right to work in the UK.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Londonderry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
HR Manager (12 month FTC) Derry/L'Derry Attractive Salary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our Corporate Client on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Based in Derry/L'Derry, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage HR operations across multiple locations, NI & GB and remote employees. The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering practical HR solutions, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with UK and NI employment legislation.
Top Things to Know About this Role:
- Attractive Salary
- 12 month Fixed-Term Contract (1 day WFH after training)
- Hours of work Monday to Thursday 8-4.30 & Friday 8-3.30
- Leadership Opportunity: Joining an experienced and well-established HR team to support the Senior Leadership team.
The Role:
- HR Service Delivery: Provide responsive and practical HR support to leaders and employees, acting as a trusted partner to leadership teams.
- Employee Relations & Absence Management: Lead and manage employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Recruitment & Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring Fair Employment compliance, and support talent management, succession planning, and training initiatives.
- Compliance, Governance & Risk: Own and execute the UK HR compliance plan, ensuring policies and procedures align with UK and NI employment legislation.
- Payroll & Benefits: Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and support wage bargaining processes.
- Culture & Wellbeing: Partner with leadership to embed culture and wellbeing initiatives that foster a positive and sustainable workplace environment.
- Projects: Lead HR projects assigned by the HR Director, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
The Person:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HR role within a fast-paced environment.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or higher).
- Strong knowledge of UK and NI employment law and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to communicate confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Legal right to work in the UK.
The Reward:
- Attractive Salary: Contract: 12 month Fixed-term maternity cover.
- Based in Derry/L'Derry
- Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8-4.30 and Fri 8-3.30
- Option for 1 day working from home after training
- Free car parking
- Company Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative team environment that values employee wellbeing and professional growth.
Next Steps: For further information and to apply for this HR Manager role, please contact Stephanie Mulholland. Visit our website for a full list of HR opportunities.
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