At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and support workforce planning.
- Company: Join a growing organisation where HR shapes the future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a positive workplace culture.
- Other info: Be part of a fair chance employer committed to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee experience and company culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
The Role
As HR Manager, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle and provide trusted HR support across the business, including:
- Managing employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, hearings and outcomes
- Coordinating occupational health and medical referrals where required
- Reviewing and developing HR policies, procedures, organisational structures and equality monitoring
- Overseeing weekly payroll and benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, vehicles and Cycle to Work
- Maintaining and developing HR systems in preparation for future integration with the Vortex HRIS
- Partner with the Talent & Workforce Manager and hiring managers on workforce planning, recruitment requirements and selection, with Talent & Workforce leading the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Lead the HR elements of onboarding and internal employee movements, including promotions and transfers, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
- Manage the HR processes associated with leavers, ensuring all documentation, systems and internal processes are completed appropriately.
- Acting as the HR lead for apprenticeships
- Identifying training and development needs and supporting managers to build their people-management capability
- Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
- Supporting people-related requirements within tender submissions
- Preparing HR reports and presentations for senior management, using data and trends to inform decision-making
- Ensuring continued compliance with employment legislation and best practice
About You
We’re looking for an HR professional who is:
- Experienced in a generalist HR Manager or senior HR role
- Confident managing complex employee relations matters
- Commercially aware and able to build strong relationships with managers at all levels
- Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Confident using HR systems, HRIS/ATS platforms and Microsoft Office
- Comfortable analysing HR data and turning it into meaningful information
- A strong communicator who can provide clear, practical and credible HR advice
- Passionate about developing people and creating a positive workplace culture
- Able to work independently while also being an effective member of the wider management team
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
- CIPD Level 5 or 7 or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable
- Minimum 4–6 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or management capacity
- Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Experience using HRIS, ATS and Microsoft Office systems
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where HR has a genuine role to play in shaping the future of the business.
Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.
We are a fair chance employer.
HR Manager in Newry employer: McALLISTER
McAllister A Vortex Companies is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises innovation and teamwork in the fast-paced infrastructure sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance water quality across the nation. With a commitment to flexibility and a supportive environment, McAllister stands out as a rewarding place to build a career in drainage rehabilitation engineering.
