Since its formation in 1978, Moore Concrete Products Ltd has developed into a world class, quality focused, precast concrete manufacturer based outside Ballymena. The company is customer focus led, ensuring the continued evolution of our extensive product range, designed to meet the requirements of civil infrastructure, agriculture and building customers across the UK and Ireland.
We are recruiting for a HR Officer to join our team. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Officer will be responsible for a wide range of HR activities in line with the departments KPIs and company’s World Class vision. This HR Officer role will involve supporting management to cover a wide range of HR matters within the business, including implementation of policies and procedures, employee relations, end-to-end recruitment processes and key projects.
This role will involve managing multiple employee relations matters at times, therefore it is essential for the successful candidate to be highly organised with the ability to prioritise, be approachable, empathetic and highly accurate, ensuring line managers have the best support dealing with complex issues with knowledge of current NI employment legislation. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a local employer and to gain a wide range of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
Hours of work:
- Standard Hours will be Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00, 40hrs per week.
Job responsibilities:
(List not exhaustive)
- Review, update, communicate and implement company policies in line with legislative changes, audit requirements and business needs, and incorporate into the company handbook as appropriate.
- Keep up to date of employment law changes by regularly attending employment law seminars, reading legislation updates and liaising with external agencies when required i.e. Croner, LRA, EC.
- Maintain employee records using PAMS and ensure all records are up to date including contracts and job descriptions.
- Responsibility for a wide range of staffing requirements including recruitment & selection end-end process and liaising with recruitment agencies.
- Providing support and guidance to managers on employee relations and on company policy & procedure; including attendance management, performance, disciplinary, grievance, health & wellbeing and employee engagement.
- Collate information for and prepare the annual equality commission report and Article 55 Report as needed.
- Provide support in relation to H&S matters including coordinating the company’s health surveillance.
- Maintaining the company’s Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
- General HR administration & providing support in relation to Payroll functions.
- Support the HR Manager as and when required.
Essential Criteria:
- 2-3 years HR generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing/construction
- 3rd level qualification/equivalent in relevant discipline (e.g. HRM, Business Studies etc).
- Knowledge and understanding of HR best practice and up-to-date employment law
- Proven track record conducting end to end recruitment processes
- Employee relations experience e.g., disciplinary, grievances, performance management.
- Driven individual with a strong work ethic and ability to work to own initiative
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Strong organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- CIPD qualification or working towards
- Knowledge or experience of health & safety best practices
- Experience of shift working procedures
- Experience in PAMS HR Software / or similar
- Experience in payroll
Company Benefits:
- 30 days holidays
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Sick Pay
- AXA Insurance Discount
- Life Insurance Policy
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th May 2025 @5pm
Please visit our website www.moore-concrete.com/career to apply for this vacancy
Moore Concrete is an Investors in People Company and Equal Opportunities Employer
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