HR Officer

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We’re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We’re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we’re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As HR Officer you will work as a partner to the HRBP Supply Chain team to provide the full range of HR services.

• This role is a 12 month FTC.
• This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite 4 days.
• This position calls for a team player with a high degree of enthusiasm, coupled with the ability to achieve results and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• The successful candidate will be required to travel between various sites in Belfast.

What you’ll be Doing:

• Responsible for HR administration, including supporting resourcing, induction process, probation, off boarding, retirement, HR KPIs, resolving payroll queries, and processing status changes to the HR Operation team.
• Support and assist managers in employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary meetings and hearings. This will involve activities such as attending meetings, taking minutes and drafting letters.
• Responsible for supporting and implementing engagement, communications and culture development initiatives on site.
• Provide HR officer support for HR wide initiatives including any projects.
• Provide advice on all HR policies to Managers and colleagues to promote consistent and fair application.
• Co-ordinate, plan and deliver various training interventions. Assist in formulation of training needs from annual reviews, scheduling and co-ordinating all training courses, act as point of contact for employees with regard to training and development.
• Support managers in matters such as performance management, absence management, problem solving, engagement etc.
• Be a resource to individual employees as appropriate: provide advice and support as required, facilitate problem solving and be a point of contact.
• Maintain excellent relationships with managers and colleagues.
• Ensure accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.

What we’re looking for:

• Third level qualification in HR/Business related discipline or equivalent.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar HR role with exposure to employee relations, and HR Operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation with the ability to confidently and competently advise on same.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels across the business, to get things done.
• Strong coaching skills with the ability to build strong relationships and build trust with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A team player with proven resilience and ability to adapt to change.
• Full Driving license as there will be a requirement to travel to various sites.
• Must be flexible in working hours as the role may require attendance on site for meetings on night shifts etc.

What’s nice to have:

• Experience in a HR officer role, ideally within a unionised logistics, retail or manufacturing environment.

What we Offer or Why Musgrave:

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact.
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions.
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.