HR Officer

Job Details

• Reference Number: HR-HRO-1
• Location: Belfast, BT3 9BU
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Closing Date: 29/10/2021

Reports to

HR Manager

Purpose

This position will support the delivery of a comprehensive and professional HR service, working closely with Senior Management across a large, multi site workforce. The role will encompass the full HR remit, however there is a particular emphasis on handling employee relations issues which is a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive HR support and guidance to the management team on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with best HR practice and employment legislation
• To advise and support Managers in dealing with employee relations issues including, but not limited to, investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, flexible working, attendance management and health and well being issues
• To manage the full end to end recruitment process for various positions as required in order to attract the best talent
• To manage long term sickness cases across divisions
• To assist with HR administrative support as required
• To promote a professional image of the HR team at all times maintaining the highest standards of integrity
• Any other duties relevant and related to the position

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Level 5 Associate CIPD or working towards
• A minimum of 4 years experience at an HR Officer level
• Possesses a genuine interest and thrives on being involved in a wide range of day to day HR issues at all levels of the organisation.
• This post will involve dealing with high volume employee relations issues, therefore it is essential the successful candidate has the ability to cope with a fast paced environment, with the ability to demonstrate a strong ER background and able to handle more complex issues.
• An up to date working knowledge of employment legislation, with the ability to respond to a range of HR queries and be able to give sound advice and guidance to Managers.
• Confident working knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Desirable

• To possess a third level education, preferably in business or HR
• Relevant HR experience in a fast paced environment such as retail or hospitality

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and integrity with an appreciation of the importance of dealing with confidential information, possessing tact and diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with great attention to detail, possessing the ability to communicate effectively in all forms e.g. face to face, telephone and email
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive people relationships and to build strong links with all departments with a confident and engaging approach
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, use own initiative and deliver solutions
• Ability to operate under pressure
• A passion to provide excellent HR support to the business and go the extra mile

Main Points of Contact

• HR Team
• General Managers, Area /Regional Sales Managers and Regional Sales Developers – retail, hospitality & wholesale divisions

Other Relevant Information

• Whilst in the main this role will involve working Monday to Friday office hours, there is a need for the ideal applicant to work additional hours as required by the needs of the business. Additionally, there may also be the need on occasions for evening / weekend meetings and flexibility is required in relation to this.
• A full driving license will be required. As the Company has locations across Northern Ireland, there will be the requirement to attend meetings across Company premises.

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Holdings Ltd owns Winemark, Russell's Cellars and some of Belfast's best known bars. We have more than 70 off-licences across Northern Ireland and our Wine Inns subsidiary includes the Chelsea Wine Bar, Cutters Wharf and Alibi.