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HR Officer
Donnelly Group is seeking a proactive and driven HR Officer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to gain hands-on experience in a multi-site organisation and contribute to the continued growth of our company.
About the role:
As a key member of the HR team, you will support all levels of the company, acting as the primary bridge between HR and the wider business across all nine Group sites.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
Recruitment: Supporting the entire recruitment process, from drafting job descriptions and shortlisting candidates to coordinating and participating in interviews, preparing offer letters and contracts, and overseeing the onboarding of new employees.
Employee Relations: Assisting with employee relations and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Performance Management: Assisting with performance management reviews and providing support to managers and employees on development plans.
HR Projects: Contributing to various HR initiatives, such as improving our employee engagement programs, promoting equality and diversity as part of our culture and enhancing our HR information systems.
Data Analysis: Maintaining accurate HR records and generating reports to support data-driven decision-making.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
Who You Are:
We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in HR and a passion for people. You should have:
A degree in Human Resources or a related field – preferred.
3 years of experience in an HR support role.
Full driving licence with the ability to travel to other business sites when required.
Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
Familiarity with recruitment search tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of GDPR and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Experience using HR and Recruitment systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Strong competency skills in problem solving, leadership, communication, teamwork and organisation.
A commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable:
CIPD qualified or working towards.
Note: There is no visa sponsorship available for this role, all applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at application stage.
The company reserves the right to expand the short-listing criteria to facilitate the short-listing process.
We can offer you:
The opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
A chance to develop your HR career with an established organisation.
Competitive compensation package.
Ongoing personal and professional growth.
Collaboration within a friendly, team-oriented setting.
Continuous learning opportunities.
A diverse, inclusive workplace that values every individual.
Support for your overall wellbeing.
In return, we provide a competitive benefits package:
Pension Scheme.
Group Life Insurance.
Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Program.
Membership to Kingsbridge Hospital Diamond Club.
Health Shield benefits, including cashback for dental, optical, and physiotherapy expenses, plus exclusive discounts and perks.
PERKS Card offering discounts on shopping, hotels, travel, dining, fitness, cinemas, sporting venues, golf clubs, and more.
Access to a discounted Private Healthcare Scheme.
30 Days of Annual Leave (pro-rated).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Long Service Awards.
Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A degree in Human Resources or a related field – preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in an HR support role.
- Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
- Familiarity with recruitment search tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of GDPR and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Experience using HR and Recruitment systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong competency skills in problem solving, leadership, communication, teamwork and organisation.
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
- Full driving licence with the ability to travel to other business sites when required.
Desired criteria
- CIPD qualified or working towards.
Donnelly Group
As Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer, the Donnelly Group offers customers the best deals on a huge selection of new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. Built on customer service over 70 years ago, the Donnelly Group prides itself on the quality of service provided to every customer throughout the process of matching them to a vehicle that suits their needs, requirements, and budget. With nine locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Mallusk, and Maydown Derry/Londonderry, motorists are never far away from a Donnelly Group showroom.
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Family and friends rates
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Company employee App
HR Officer
As Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer, the Donnelly Group offers customers the best deals on a huge selection of new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. Built on customer service over 70 years ago, the Donnelly Group prides itself on the quality of service provided to every customer throughout the process of matching them to a vehicle that suits their needs, requirements, and budget. With nine locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Mallusk, and Maydown Derry/Londonderry, motorists are never far away from a Donnelly Group showroom.