Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner – Permanent – Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation as they look to add a Senior HR Business Partner to their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role:

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in industrial relations, union negotiations, and a proven track record of managing high-volume HR operations. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will play a critical role in driving employee relations, developing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective agreements.

The main responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations with trade unions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining positive labor relations.
• Provide expert advice on industrial relations strategies, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent management, workforce planning, and change management.
• Manage high-volume employee relations issues, including disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Oversee HR compliance processes, ensuring alignment with employment laws and company standards.
• Manage HR metrics and reporting, identifying trends and recommending action plans to address workforce challenges.
• Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.

The successful candidate:

• 5 years+ experience in an HR role with a focus on industrial relations and employee relations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leading negotiations with trade unions.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Degree in HR/Business/Law or related discipline or relevant experience.
• CIPD or equivalent an advantage.

What’s on offer:

• Highly competitive base salary (dependent on experience).
• 10% bonus.
• Flexible working pattern.
• Pension.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group

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