HR Generalist

Job summary

HR Generalist (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location: Duncrue, Belfast

Hours: 39 hours/week (Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm; Friday 8:00am–1:00pm)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide support across all aspects of the employee experience ensuring smooth operations, legal compliance and alignment with business goals. This standalone role reports directly to the Commercial Director and is responsible for driving people initiatives and ensuring seamless HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in line with company strategy and employment legislation across Northern and Southern Ireland.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior managers providing HR expertise, guidance and practical solutions to align people strategies with business objectives.

Oversee & complete all HR administration and records management, ensuring accuracy and compliance for reporting and audits.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: talent sourcing, interviews, onboarding, induction and integration of new hires.

Ensure legal compliance, including right-to-work checks, preparation of employment contracts, equality monitoring and statutory returns.

Provide data to the Payroll function for accurate and timely monthly payroll administration.

Manage the full employee lifecycle, including inductions, probations, contract changes, leavers, disciplinary and grievance processes, absence, termination and redundancy procedures.

Support the annual performance review cycle, helping managers identify training needs and development opportunities.

Contribute to succession planning and talent development strategies to strengthen the internal talent pipeline.

Promote employee wellbeing and lead or contribute to HR projects that enhance the overall employee experience.

Stay up to date with employment law and HR best practices, proactively identifying and implementing improvements to enhance HR operations and organisational effectiveness.

Support health and safety standards across the business as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 3 years’ HR experience, including employee relations, ideally within a retail or multi-site environment, covering Northern and Southern Ireland.

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification.

Strong IT skills, including HR databases and MS Office. Experience with PAMS is advantageous.

Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Willingness to travel to store locations across Northern and Southern Ireland as required.