Senior HR Officer
Job in
Newry, County Down, BT34, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-08-25
Listing for:
McElroy Resourcing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Job Description & How to Apply Below
My client, who are known locally as an employer of choice, are seeking an organised and proactive HR Officer to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment experience while assisting with day-to-day HR operations.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing HR support across key areas, and helping to ensure smooth processes and a positive employee experience.
Duties
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from posting job vacancies on job boards to scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
- Administer and process payroll using Brightpay
- Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Liaise with senior managers and assist with disciplinaries, grievances and general HR support.
- Assist in screening CVs and conducting initial candidate assessments, ensuring that applicants meet the required qualifications and experience.
- Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts, acting as the main point of contact for all candidate queries throughout the hiring process.
- Maintain a candidate database and ensure it is up to date with relevant information for future recruitment needs.
- Assist with the preparation of onboarding materials for new hires.
- Coordinate the new hires first day, ensuring all logistics are in place.
- Conduct the initial induction and ensure new employees are familiar with key HR processes and company culture.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining employee records, updating HR systems, and assisting with performance management processes.
- Coordinate training and development schedules and support HR initiatives that promote employee engagement and well-being.
Essential Criteria for the role:
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience working in similar HR role.
- Have attained CIPD qualification or other HR qualification.
- Good employment law / HR knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise and work at pace to complete tasks effectively
The successful candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary
- The chance to join a highly reputable firm
- Good pension scheme
- Range of other employee benefits
If you are interested in this position click on the apply link below or call for more information
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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