Senior HR Officer

Company: McElroy Resourcing
Apply for the Senior HR Officer
Location: Newry
Job Description:

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

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Posted: August 24th, 2026