Group HR Manager

MCS Group is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation across NI and ROI as they look to add a standalone HR Manager to their organisation.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR function across multiple sites in Belfast and Dublin. Initially operating as a standalone HR lead, you will have the opportunity to shape the future HR structure and build out the function as the business continues to grow.

• Leading the development and implementation of HR processes, policies and procedures across the Group.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and attending board-level meetings.
• Managing complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, consultation and organisational change.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
• Driving cultural change and helping modernise HR practices within an evolving business environment.
• Leading on HR compliance across NI and ROI employment legislation.
• Supporting upcoming HR transformation projects including HRIS implementation.
• Coaching and supporting managers across all people-related matters.
• Reviewing organisational structures, onboarding processes, employee engagement and performance management frameworks.
• Providing both strategic input and day-to-day operational HR support as required.
• Building credibility across operational teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Extensive generalist HR experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, industrial or operational environments.
• Strong hands on ROI employment legislation experience.
• Strong experience operating in standalone or senior HR leadership roles.
• Ability to operate confidently at senior leadership and board level.
• CIPD qualification desirable.
• NI employment law knowledge is desirable.

• Competitive base salary.
• Strategic exposure and direct involvement with senior leadership.
• High-impact role with autonomy and visibility.
• Opportunity to build and develop the HR function long-term.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.