HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager

Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the postholder has a key leadership role in the strategic planning, development, management, delivery and evaluation of all operational HR matters, in support of the strategic objectives of Northern Ireland Water.

The postholder will lead and develop a team of HR Specialists in supporting each of the Directorates by providing advice and guidance on the HR aspects of their activities in relation to recruitment & selection, succession management and workforce planning and all areas of employee relations management.

The postholder will develop and lead continuous improvement activities within the HR Operations function and will support organisational transformation programmes through the delivery of business-focused, HR solutions.

The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues across the People & Learning Directorate to ensure that the HR Operations aspects of the department's activities are fully considered.

Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Relevant 3rd level qualification (HND, Degree or equivalent).

2. Membership of the CIPD at or above Associate level.

3. Three years' experience of leading and managing the effective implementation of HR policies, protocols or initiatives, at Senior HR Manager level in a large organisation

4. Three years' relevant experience in at least 3 of the following 4 areas:

• Providing high level advice to senior managers on a range of employee relations matters;
• Analysing complex information and producing high-level reports for senior managers and other senior stakeholders;
• Overseeing the end-to-end management of complex recruitment and resourcing activity;
• Providing high level advice to senior managers to support complex organisational and structural changes and to deliver business improvement;

5. Three years' experience of the line management of a diverse team of HR staff.

6. Current driving licence and a private vehicle available for official business or access to a form of transport which will enable the postholder to meet the requirements of the role.

What is on Offer

Salary

This role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £44,264 - £59,018 per annum (further pay award pending).

Location

Westland House, Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE and Antrim Learning & Development Centre, Antrim.

The successful candidate may be required to travel to other NI Water sites as and when required.

What we Offer

• Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee assistance programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
• Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click the APPLY icon.

For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief, available below.

Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 11th May .00am

Interview Dates: Monday 18th May 2026