HR Advisor - Immediate start

HR Advisor - Immediate start
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor, to join an NI Top 100 employer. This is an interim opportunity, offering the chance to contribute within a busy, established organisation. The position provides broad exposure in a generalist HR capacity, supporting a sizeable and varied employee base.

The role
As HR Advisor position, you will partner with teams across retail, distribution, and corporate functions, providing hands-on HR support from a centralised service model. This opportunity suits a professional who brings strong employment legislation knowledge and a pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset to employee matters.

The main responsibilities
Provide guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law, ensuring consistent and compliant application.
Oversee employee relations matters such as disciplinary and grievance processes, absence management, and organisational changes including restructures, TUPE, and evolving working arrangements.
Assist with the design and rollout of management development initiatives alongside the L&D function.
Support internal communications and employee engagement programmes.
Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring adherence to relevant policies and legal standards.
Maintain accurate HR metrics and reporting, including headcount, absence levels, and attrition using HR systems.
Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement activities in partnership with the People Services Manager.
Coach and support managers to build leadership capability and confidence in managing their teams.

The ideal candidate
Proven experience in a generalist HR environment, ideally within a fast-paced industry.
CIPD qualification, or relevant degree
Practical knowledge of employee relations processes, employment legislation and its day-to-day application.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence effectively.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

What's on offer?

• Salary: up to £35k
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Wide-ranging HR exposure across multiple operational areas
• Collaborative team environment within a supportive culture
• Initial 3 month interim role - Possibility of extension or permanent contract

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at or .

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