HR Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Cpl scores B on the Alion truth index.
Human Resources Manager - Armagh
Shape the People Strategy of a Market-Leading Northern Ireland Success Story!
Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a standalone role and enjoys making a real impact across a business?
The Opportunity
Cpl is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, family-owned organisation to appoint an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop the HR function, supporting employees, managers and business leaders while helping to drive organisational success.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in shaping a positive, compliant and high-performing workplace culture.
About the role
As the Human Resources Manager, you will lead all day-to-day HR activities and serve as the trusted advisor to managers and employees across the business. You'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, enhance people processes and create meaningful employee experiences while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the HR function, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.
- Drive employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and performance matters.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
- Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and best practices.
- Coach and support managers to strengthen leadership and people management capability.
- Maintain and develop HR systems, reporting and employee records.
- Oversee payroll preparation, attendance and timekeeping data.
- Coordinate probation reviews, performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Support employee wellbeing, engagement and health & safety initiatives.
- Deliver HR reporting, workforce insights and compliance activities, including ECNI and Article 55 requirements.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the company HR strategy.
What We're Looking For?
We're keen to speak with proactive, commercially aware HR professionals who enjoy working in a hands-on environment and building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Essential Criteria
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or above
- Minimum two years' experience in a broad stand-alone HR Generalist position
- Strong knowledge of NI employment legislation and HR best practice
- Proven experience managing employee relations cases
- Experience leading recruitment and onboarding activities
- Ability to influence, coach and support managers effectively
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience using HRIS systems and producing HR reports
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
- Permanent, full-time position based in Armagh
- 39-hour working week:
- Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Immediate start available
- Benenden Health membership following successful completion of probation
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and innovative business
Interested?
If you're a people-focused HR professional looking for a role where you can truly influence culture, processes and business performance, I'd love to hear from you!
Apply today via the link or contact Emma Braniff at Cpl Recruitment on 07880 199159 for a confidential discussion.