HR Project Manager - Newry (FTC)

The Opportunity

Cpl is working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Project Manager to join our Public Sector Client on a two year FTC.

Based in Newry, our client specialises in supporting sales growth, innovation, funding and business insights for SMEs.

Your new role

The successful candidate will join the Corporate Services Team reporting directly to the HR Manager.

As HR Project Manager you will primarily assist the HR Manager in the implementation of organisational development strategies and activities ensuring a strategic approach to HR elements of organisational change and development whilst also assisting in delivering a high quality and comprehensive HR function.

Key responsibilities:

·       Assist with the development and implementation of organisational staff development, skills development, staff induction and training initiatives.

·       Provide professional HR advice, guidance and consultancy support on matters relating to procedures, policies, terms and conditions of employment and employee relations issues to management and staff.

·       Work with the HR Manager in progressing with staff recruitment and selection, while adhering to recruitment policies and procedures in line with best practice and relevant legislation.

·       Assist with the development of recruitment strategies

·       Guide and support managers and staff in the effective implementation of the performance management process.

·       Assist with the implementation and awareness of the Statutory Equality Schemes

·       Develop, monitor and update HR practices and procedures to ensure they are in accordance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.

·       Update and maintain HR systems/databases and oversee and manage the effective use of HR data and information.

·       Assist the HR Manager with the documentation of employee relations issues, e.g. disciplines, grievances and other performance related issues.

·       Manage, when required, the payroll system to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries to all employees, including the calculations of any pay adjustments.

·       Assist with the management of the HR budget, ensuring quality and value for money.

What you’ll need to succeed:

·       A third level qualification, or equivalent, and a professional HR qualification from CIPD.    

·       3 years’ relevant experience in a similar Human Resources role. 

·       Experience of developing and implementing HR strategy or HR initiatives within an organisation.

·       Experience in managing and maintaining of HR systems/databases

·       Experience in managing all stages of recruitment and selection.

·       Experience in the management and operation of payroll systems

·       Thorough working knowledge of relevant employment legislation.

To apply send your CV today via the link or contact Emma Braniff at Cpl for further details..