HR​/Employee Relations Manager

HR / Employee Relations Manager (12-Month FTC)

Craigavon

Attractive salary

Hybrid working (60% in office)

We are hiring for our client, a market-leading, multi-site manufacturing business headquartered in Craigavon. They are seeking a highly experienced HR / Employee Relations Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract
. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role supporting UK & Ireland operations within a growing, people-focused organisation.

• 12-month maternity cover contract with immediate start available
• Craigavon HQ with hybrid working available after training
• Broad HR remit with focus on employee relations and union engagement

• Report to the Divisional HR Director and support a small HR team
• Lead on employee relations matters – investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals
• Maintain strong union relationships and participate in negotiation meetings
• Provide advice and support on HR policies, absence, and performance management
• Coach and develop managers across UK & Ireland sites
• Support recruitment and interview processes as needed
• Ensure HR compliance and oversee internal/external audits
• Produce and analyse weekly and monthly HR reports and KPIs

• Degree or 3rd level qualification
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
• Strong experience leading or managing an HR function with a focus on employee relations
• Experienced in leading and resolving complex employee relations issues
• Strong working knowledge of employment law
• Experience working in a unionised environment would be advantageous, but not essential
• Highly organised with strategic thinking and excellent communication skills

• Excellent salary and benefits package
• 12-month fixed term contract with immediate start
• Open to working a 4 or 5 day week
• Hybrid working available following initial training (60% in office)
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking

For further information and to apply for this HR / Employee Relations Manager (12-Month FTC) job, please contact Stephanie Mulholland
.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.