Job Title:HR Manager Reporting To:Organisational Development Director Location:Kilwaughter, Larne Purpose: The HR Manager will take responsibility for executing people strategies. Providing a full HR service to +200 people across 4 sites, you will work as a true Business Partner to create a Great Place to Work, providing a best-in-class people experience, where our people and teams thrive, and take pride in working at Kilwaughter. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the HR and Payroll team, creating a performance culture by coaching and mentoring, developing depth of knowledge, and enhancing overall team effectiveness. Take overall responsibility for all people related policies, procedures and procedures to include recruitment and selection, training and development and performance management. Provide practical and credible advice, guidance and challenge to positively influence people management activity across the entire people lifecycle. Lead the delivery of HR initiatives and projects while working within specific budgets and to defined deadlines with specific focus on continuously enhancing employee experience. Effectively manage the annual HR & Payroll budget to ensure effectiveness and a valuable ROI. Develop and report concise data driven metrics, analysing and identifying key trends and putting in place continuous improvement actions. Manage all learning and development activities across the company, ensuring they are adding value to both the company and individual. Manage the day-to-day activities of the payroll department ensuring that salaries are paid on time, are accurate, statutory deductions have been made and the required reports are run. Keep updated and report on any changes in employment law and practice, ensuring the company meets legislative requirements across all jurisdictions. Support business stakeholders at driving organisational change to meet future business needs, as well as supporting on succession planning, to ensure the investment of top talent. Assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and instill HR practices/processes which add value. Have the ability and confidence to make pragmatic decisions using knowledge, experience and judgement. Act as an ambassador for our company values, behaviours and adhere to all company procedures. Essential Third level qualification in a relevant discipline CIPD qualification, or working towards CIPD accreditation 2 years HR Management experience preferably gained in a similar role Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with leaders and colleagues within the business, covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle Working knowledge of Employment Law for NI, ROI & UK It would be advantageous if you have experience working in a manufacturing environment. Skills Strong people leadership skills providing clear direction, coaching and mentoring Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to influence upwards, downwards and laterally Confidential and trustworthy A change leader who can initiate and deliver change and take people with them Customer focus & results driven Ability to plan, organise and work to deadlines Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to use own initiative and judgement to make decisions Computer literate with Microsoft Office suite Please apply via the link if you are interested in this position. Skills: Strategic Planning Operational Management Teamwork