Human Resources Generalist - (Maternity Cover) 9 month post in Newtownabbey

The Human Resources Generalist role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful impact across all areas of HR while supporting our value-driven organisation. As the HR Generalist, you will provide day-to-day HR support to staff and managers, covering key areas such as employee relations, HR administration, policy and process implementation. You will play a vital role in maintaining a positive, inclusive working environment and ensuring HR practices are effective, compliant, and aligned with our values. This is a hands-on role with plenty of opportunity to develop and grow within a supportive, purpose-led organisation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide advice and support to Line Managers and HR colleagues on all aspects of the employment life cycle including but not limited to investigation, disciplinary, absence management, performance management, grievance procedures, payroll and benefits and provide recommendations on appropriate course of action.
• Review and guide on documentation, letters and process in a timely manner to ensure relevance, consistency and minimise any risk to the organisation.
• Be self-aware and confident with difficult conversations and be able to adapt the approach to the situation.
• Support the HR Team in the development and delivery of employee engagement plans that support the overall employee engagement strategy.
• Explore opportunities that will drive engagement and support the delivery of any health and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.

Requirements of the Role:

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times.
• Carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations and policies.
• Carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary.
• Work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the organisation.

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

• Degree educated and CIPD Qualified with at least 2 years experience at same or similar level OR 4 years experience in a similar role and a willingness to work towards obtaining a CIPD qualification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate thinking clearly to others.
• Analytical and methodical in dealing with work and ability to effectively manage workload in a structured and efficient way.
• Highly initiative driven and creative in approach to solving problems.
• Proactive and solution oriented and plans ahead to achieve outcomes.
• Good eye for detail and high analytical skills.

Attributes:

• Constantly seeks value based outcomes and strives for continuous improvement.
• Reliable, personable and positive in approach.
• Highly change management and improvement oriented.

This is a maternity cover role for a period of 9 months.

Required Criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Degree educated and CIPD Qualified.
• 2 years HR experience.

Desired Criteria:

• Degree in HR management.
• Level 5/7 CIPD Qualified.

Skills Needed:

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Employee Relations.
• Legislation Compliance.

About The Company:

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services. As a new member of the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture:

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits:

• Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
• Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
• Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Salary: £26,746.35 - £35,133.93 per year.