HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner – Belfast – Award winning organisation.

MCS Group is delighted to exclusively partnering with an award-winning organisation based in Belfast as they look to add an HR Business Partner to their team on a permanent basis.

The role:

this pivotal role will focus primarily on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, making it ideally suited to someone with a strong background in a unionised environment. As a key member of the HR team, you will play a critical role in fostering effective working relationships across the business and ensuring the smooth resolution of workplace issues.

The main responsibilities:

• Act as the primary HR contact for all ER and IR matters, providing expert guidance to managers and employees.
• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, performance management, and absence management.
• Participate in union negotiations and consultations, maintaining positive and professional relationships with trade union representatives.
• Provide expert advice on employment law, HR policies, and best practices to ensure the organisation complies with legal and contractual obligations.
• Support managers with organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE processes.
• Identify and mitigate ER/IR risks within the organisation, recommending proactive solutions to prevent potential disputes.
• Deliver training to managers to build capability in handling ER/IR issues effectively.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of strategic HR initiatives.
• Monitor and report on ER/IR metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
• Support the wider team with generalist HR duties.

The ideal candidate:

• Proven track record in an HR role with a strong focus on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
• Demonstrable experience working in a unionised environment, including handling union negotiations and consultations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NI employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong ability to manage complex ER cases from end to end.
• Experience in supporting change management initiatives such as restructures, redundancies, and TUPE.

What’s on offer:

• Highly competitive base salary up to £53k.
• Bonus.
• Flexible working.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

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 Consultant at MCS Group on

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