12 month FTC Standalone HR Officer Fantastic development opportunity Your new company Hays are pleased to be working with a leading manufacturing organisation to appoint an HR Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Your new role As an HR Officer and play a key role in shaping a positive and compliant workplace culture. You''ll provide expert HR support across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, lead recruitment and onboarding efforts, and support employee development and engagement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career while contributing to strategic people initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Provide HR guidance and ensure legal complianceManage recruitment, onboarding, and induction processesSupport employee training, development, and performance reviewsPromote employee engagement and handle employee relationsMaintain accurate HR records and support HR operationsWhat you''ll need to succeed Previous HR experience.CIPD part-qualified or working towards certification.Experience in employee records management.Knowledge of employment law NI and ROI, recruitment, and training best practices.Previous experience in performance management and employee relations.Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.Experience handling staff queries and supporting HR projects and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.Effecti