HR Officer

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment
  • Mar 02, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR Officer, based Belfast, Permanent Opportunity

Purpose

This is an exciting role and will support the delivery of a comprehensive and professional HR service, working closely with Senior Management across a large, multi-site workforce, encompassing the full HR remit.

Responsibilities

  • To provide comprehensive HR support to business unit management teams on HR policies and procedures
  • To support Managers in dealing with employee relations issues including, but not limited to, investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, flexible working, attendance management, and health and well-being issues
  • Work with departmental managers to positively advise on attrition trends
  • To ensure contracts and right to work checks are completed following Company policies and procedures
  • Managing long term sickness cases across divisions
  • To manage the full end to end recruitment process for various positions as required to attract the best talent
  • Assisting with HR administrative support as required
  • Any other duties relevant and related to the position

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Level 5 Associate CIPD or working towards
  • Possesses a genuine interest and thrive in being involved in a wide range of day-to-day HR issues at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to cope with a fast-paced environment, with the ability to demonstrate strong employee relations background and able to handle complex issues
  • Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, with the ability to respond to a range of HR queries and be able to give sound advice and guidance to Managers
  • Experience and capability working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Third level education, preferably in business or HR

Desirable

  • Relevant HR experience in retail and/or hospitality
  • Experience managing staff and ensuring department workloads are managed appropriately

Personal Attributes

  • Honesty and integrity with an appreciation of the importance of dealing with confidential information, possessing tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to build strong, positive working relationships with all departments
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with great attention to detail, possessing the ability to communicate effectively in all forms
  • Strong time management and organisational skills and ability to operate under pressure
  • Ability to solve problems and use own initiative to deliver solutions

Additional Information

  • While the role is office based, working Monday to Friday office hours, there may be the need to work additional hours as required by the needs of the business.
  • A full driving license will be required, as the Company has locations across Northern Ireland, there will be the requirement to attend meetings across Company premises.
  • This role would be ideal for a Senior HR Administrator who is ready for their next career move to HR Officer level

To apply, please reach out to me ASAP, this is an immediate Permanent HR opportunity