Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources 
Reports to: CHRO 
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland  
Level: Mid-level (5+ years of HR experience)

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive, results-driven HR Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can effectively partner with business leaders and managers across the UK, continental Europe, and the US. In this role, you’ll provide HR support across these regions, managing the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and HR policies and practices. You’ll leverage modern HR systems, AI tools, and data-driven insights to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience. Working closely with the broader HR team, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering & Management Support

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, coaching managers on people matters such as performance, development, and team dynamics

• Translate business goals into practical people strategies and HR initiatives

• Use workforce data and insights to advise on headcount, engagement, retention, and organizational health

Global Talent Management

• Support talent processes across regions, including performance management, succession planning, and career development

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs, onboarding, and internal mobility

• Help managers identify and develop high performers and build skills across teams

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, handling investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and conflict resolution

• Provide clear, fair, and well-documented guidance to managers and employees

• Maintain compliant employee records and case documentation

Organizational Change & Workforce Planning

• Support change initiatives such as restructures, role changes, and process improvements

• Contribute to workforce planning, forecasting, and succession needs

• Help managers and employees through transitions with clear communication and change-management support

HR Policy & Employment Practices

• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and employment practices that comply with employment law across relevant jurisdictions

• Advise on contracts, leave, compensation practices, and regulatory requirements

• Run HR audits and keep processes consistent and scalable

HR Systems & AI Enablement

• Use ADP as the primary HRIS and payroll platform for employee data, reporting, and HR transactions, keeping data accurate and compliant

• Spot opportunities to improve HR processes with AI and automation, applying sound judgment on data privacy, bias, and responsible use

• Produce HR analytics and dashboards that give leadership actionable insight

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner, generalist, or HR manager role

• Hands-on experience with employee relations, including investigations and conflict resolution

• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices (and international or multi-jurisdiction exposure, ideally)

• Experience with an HRIS, ADP preferred

• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders

• Sound judgment, discretion, and a high standard of confidentiality

• Comfort with HR data and metrics, and an interest in applying AI tools to HR work

Preferred

• Experience supporting global or multi-region teams

• Experience in change management or organizational design

• CIPD, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent certification

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field

What Success Looks Like

• Managers see HR as a trusted, responsive partner

• Employee relations issues are resolved fairly, quickly, and with strong documentation

• HR policies are current, compliant, and easy to follow

• HR processes are measurably faster or better thanks to AI and automation