HR Officer

Company: Haughey Recruitment
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Location: Magherafelt
Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Officer to join a growing organisation on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will play an important role in recruiting and retaining employees, supporting a positive employee experience and helping to develop and strengthen the organisations employer brand.

This is a multi-site position, working across sites in Magherafelt and Coalisland. Travel between sites will be required, therefore access to your own vehicle is essential.

The Role

  • Act as a key point of contact for employees, building strong working relationships at all levels throughout the organisation.
  • Provide guidance and support to line managers on a range of HR-related queries, helping them develop and maintain high-performing teams.
  • Work closely with management across different sites to ensure company culture and values are implemented consistently.
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, helping to attract and secure new talent.
  • Support early-career development programmes, including apprenticeships, placements, graduate opportunities and work experience.
  • Build relationships with schools and colleges to promote the organisation as an employer, including attending careers events and organising student visits and site tours.
  • Develop and deliver internal development programmes and coordinate external training activities.
  • Support employee health and wellbeing initiatives, including organising and promoting relevant events.
  • Implement and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring employees are aware of their requirements and keeping the employee handbook up to date.
  • Monitor employee timekeeping and attendance, taking appropriate action where required.
  • Maintain and develop the organisations HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring key functions are effectively utilised.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and adapt within a fast-paced environment.
  • A creative and proactive approach, with the ability to introduce new ideas and initiatives.

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience in a similar HR generalist role.
  • CIPD qualified or currently working towards a CIPD qualification.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
  • Experience working across multiple sites.
  • Experience with HRIS systems and employee development initiatives.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role with responsibility across recruitment, employee relations, development and HR systems, this could be an excellent opportunity.

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Posted: September 30th, 2026