Human Resources Officer

Newry Source: WhatJobs

£30,000–£30,000/mo

HR Officer

Company Overview

Re-Gen Waste is a leading waste management and recycling company based in Newry, Northern Ireland, specialising in Mixed Dry Recycling, household and residual waste processing, and alternative fuel production (RDF/SRF). We operate one of Europe's most advanced Materials Recovery Facilities, turning waste into valuable resources for local authorities and commercial customers across the UK and Ireland.

We are currently going through a period of significant growth, and to support this we're expanding our HR team with a new HR Officer role based in Newry. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, family-owned business at a pivotal stage of expansion, playing a key role in building and supporting our growing workforce.

Overall Purpose of Job

This is a hands-on generalist HR role, and you'll be the go-to HR contact for the managers and teams you support. You'll advise and coach them across the whole employee lifecycle, building close working relationships along the way.

You'll also play a key part in building a brand-new workforce. You'll take new starters from offer through to fully trained employee, covering contracts, right-to-work checks, onboarding, induction and training records, all to a fixed go-live date. If you enjoy delivering against a clear deadline and seeing your work make a real difference, this is the role for you.

Main Responsibilities

Advising and coaching managers on policy, performance, absence and probation
Managing employee relations cases, including absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance, from start to finish
Issuing contracts and variation letters, carrying out right-to-work checks and managing onboarding and inductions
Working with our Recruitment Officer on campaigns, shortlisting and interviews
Supporting our apprenticeship programme, including placements, reviews and development
Keeping accurate HR records and payroll inputs, and contributing to our monthly HR reporting
Supporting policy updates, employment law changes and engagement and wellbeing activity

What we are looking for

2+ years proven experience in a generalist HR role
Experience handling employee relations cases, contracts and right-to-work checks
Working knowledge of Northern Ireland employment law and GDPR
Strong organisation skills and close attention to detail, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to build relationships with managers at all levels
A full driving licence
CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it) and experience in waste, logistics or manufacturing would be a bonus

What we offer