People Partner
Hybrid in Belfast
Are you an experienced People Partner looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven organisation?
My client is seeking a People Partner to play a key role in supporting the Chief People Officer and partnering closely with leaders across the business. This position is central to delivering a strong people agenda, acting as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, and helping to build a positive, high-performing culture across the organisation.
The Role
As People Partner, you will provide both strategic and operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You'll work closely with managers and employees to ensure people initiatives are aligned with business objectives, company values, and local employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance, coaching, and support on all people-related matters
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and contractual changes, ensuring compliance with local legislation
Provide accurate, timely, and practical advice on HR and employee relations matters, ensuring best-practice processes are followed
Support year-end compensation and reward planning, aligning outcomes with performance and market benchmarks
Maintain, review, and develop HR policies in line with current legislation, introducing new and innovative approaches where appropriate
Contribute to employee engagement initiatives that reinforce company values and culture
Support leadership capability through coaching, development initiatives, and cultural alignment
Partner on strategic people projects, including DEI, talent management, and organisational design
Support payroll, benefits administration, and fair employment reporting
Partner with hiring managers on end-to-end recruitment to attract, select, and onboard high-quality talent
Lead and/or contribute to People Team and wider business projects that support the overall people strategy
Required Experience & Skills
Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years' experience in a generalist HR role
Proven experience managing employee relations issues
Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and HR best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Results-oriented mindset with the ability to lead and navigate change effectively
Strong Excel skills, including experience performing reconciliations across systems
CIPD qualified or actively working towards qualification
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of UK and ROI employment legislation
Experience supporting the implementation of a new HRIS, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, configuration, testing, and rollout
If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.