HR Officer

The role:

• Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with employment legislation across NI and ROI.
• Monitor policy and legal compliance, identifying risks and supporting corrective action.
• Produce accurate HR data, metrics and reports to support decision-making.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, delivering a positive and inclusive candidate experience.
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations matters, escalating complex cases as required.
• Coordinate wellbeing, engagement and learning activities, including CPD administration.
• Maintain HR systems and records, ensuring GDPR compliance and accurate payroll and audit data.

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

• Third‑level qualification in Human Resources with HR administrative experience in the NI or ROI public sector.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Experience using HR Information Systems, with strong data analysis skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• High levels of discretion when handling confidential information, and a full driving licence.

• Pro rata annual salary of £38‑39k
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Part time (18‑20 hours)
• Immediate start

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on  or on email at m.hamiltons.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. We are the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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