Placement - Business Support

Location: Ballymoney

Reporting to: Senior Human Resources Manager

Employment Type: Full-time temporary (9-12 months)

Job Purpose
This role will be responsible for the support of the Human Resources and HSE functions through a year-long placement, gaining hands-on experience across core HR activities and health, safety, and environmental compliance. This role provides exposure to team member lifecycle processes, training, wellbeing initiatives, and workplace health and safety systems while supporting continuous improvement across both areas.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• HR
  • Support day-to-day HR administration, including team member records, contracts, and personnel files
  • Assist with recruitment activities such as job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
  • Support induction programs for new team members
  • Assist with absence management tracking and HR reporting
  • Support team member engagement initiatives and internal communications
  • Assist with training coordination, record-keeping, and development activities
  • Maintain accurate HR data in accordance with GDPR and company policies
• HSE
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of HSE policies and procedures
  • Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action tracking
  • Support risk assessments and safe systems of work documentation
  • Assist with monitoring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation
  • Help coordinate HSE training and awareness initiatives
  • Support audits, inspections, and ISO or regulatory compliance activities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects within HSE

Essential

• Currently studying towards a degree in Human Resources Management, Business, a related discipline OR Occupational Health and Safety/ Environmental Health/ NEBOSH General/ NEBOSH Diploma
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Excellent organisation skills, time management and ability to prioritise
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous work placement or relevant experience
• IOSH Managing Safety
• Knowledge of HR practices or HSE legislation
• Interest in wellbeing and workplace safety
• Experience with HRIS or HSE Systems

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required. If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Additional Information:
We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.