Full-time permanent
£30,000-£35,000 per annum
Hybrid – min. 3-days a week in Belfast office
At OCO Global we are seeking to recruit an experienced HR Officer to support our growing Trade & Investment consultancy business. This is a pivotal role within the organisation working closely with our management and cross functional teams to ensure HR best practice aligns with business objectives, foster a positive workplace culture and support our people to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally focused business headquartered in Belfast.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the development and implementation of all HR procedures, record keeping and reporting activities across all HR functions matters ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Track and analyse key HR metrics to provide insight and support continuous improvement.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including talent sourcing, interviews, onboarding, and induction for all new hires.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and legal requirements, right-to-work checks, and the preparation and management of employment contracts.
- Manage employee relations issues professionally, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, termination, and redundancy processes.
- Oversee the annual review cycle and support line managers in identifying training and development planning.
- Support succession planning and talent development strategies to ensure a strong internal talent pipeline.
- Maintain and evolve HR policies, procedures, and employee records, ensuring compliance at all levels.
- Oversee equality and statutory monitoring returns, and support quality and health & safety standards where required.
- Promote employee wellbeing and contribute to various HR projects to improve the employee experience.
- Champion the use of HR technology and systems and take responsibility for maintaining and upkeep of HR and Training platforms and implementing new procedures.
- Stay up to date with employee legislation and HR trends, and proactively identify and implement HR best practice to support continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing HR expertise and fostering alignment between people strategies and business objectives
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ HR generalist experience, ideally in an international business
- CIPD or equivalent HR related qualification
- Strong employee relations background, with up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven experience managing recruitment, employee relations, and HR processes.
- Highly organised, detail orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Competencies
- Customer focus
- Commercial Awareness
- Communication
- Analysis & Research
- Quality of Work
- Flexibility
- Planning / Organisation
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus
- 22 days paid annual leave rising 25 days
- Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Health Care
- Flexible working
- Working as part of an international team
Closing Date
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the attached monitoring form and send it with a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@ocoglobal.com by 12 May 2025.
OCO Global is an Equal Opportunities Employer
