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Your new company

You will be joining a well-established, values-led organisation operating within a regulated service environment across Northern Ireland. While purpose-driven, the organisation is run commercially, with a strong focus on performance, sustainability and service quality.

The business has experienced significant, well-managed growth in recent years, supported by secure funding, disciplined financial leadership and a clear long-term strategy. This growth has been intentional and sustainable, with continued investment in people, systems and technology, alongside a genuinely flexible working culture.

What sets this organisation apart is its trust-led approach. Hybrid working is embedded, leadership is accessible and pragmatic, and employees are supported to perform without unnecessary bureaucracy. As the organisation enters its next phase of scale and maturity, this is a particularly exciting time to join and shape how the people function evolves.

Your new role

This is a hands-on HR Manager role with full ownership of the HR function, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, working closely with finance and operational colleagues to deliver pragmatic, commercially sound people solutions.

Operating within a lean structure, this role offers a genuine mix of strategic influence and operational delivery. You will lead HR end to end, line manage and develop an HR Officer, and support managers across a multi-site workforce.

The organisation benefits from a stable HR environment, with low employee relations case volume, low absence and strong engagement. The focus is therefore on maintaining standards at scale, embedding consistency, developing management capability and supporting continued growth rather than firefighting.

There is clear progression potential as the organisation continues to grow and mature, making this an ideal opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking for visibility, influence and long-term development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the HR function across the organisation
• Acting as a trusted HR adviser to the Chief Executive and senior leadership team
• Line managing and developing an HR Officer
• Overseeing employee relations, policy, compliance and risk
• Supporting ongoing recruitment activity across the business
• Working closely with finance on payroll inputs and workforce data
• Coaching managers to build confidence and capability in people management
• Contributing to culture, engagement and organisational development initiatives
• Ensuring compliance within a regulated operating environment

What you'll need to succeed

This role will suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys autonomy, visibility and ownership. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment and confident operating as the go-to HR lead.

You will ideally have:

• Experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist
• Strong, broad HR generalist capability across ER, policy, recruitment and compliance
• Experience working in a commercial, performance-focused environment
• Confidence operating within a lean structure with hands-on responsibility
• The ability to build credible relationships with senior leaders and managers
• A calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

Sector experience is not essential, and candidates from a range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they bring strong generalist HR experience and commercial awareness.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary up to £50,000, with flexibility for the right candidate

• Hybrid working model with structured office collaboration days and flexible home working

• 11% employer pension contributions

• 38 days of annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays per calendar year.

• Generous Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay: Applicable to eligible staff after probation period.

• High visibility role reporting directly to the Chief Executive

• Real autonomy and ownership of the HR agenda

• A stable, well-run HR environment with strong engagement

• Clear career development and progression opportunity

• A values-driven, ambitious organisation with a mature approach to flexibility
  
  This is a standout opportunity for an HR professional seeking a visible, influential role within a growing organisation that genuinely balances commercial performance with values and flexibility.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Matthew.McArthur@hays.com or call Matthew on 02890446911.

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