HR Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:We are seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support the delivery of a high-performing HR function across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. You will lead and support a team of HR Business Partners and HR Administrators, ensuring consistent standards, strong employee relations, efficient processes, and HR systems compliance.This is an ideal role for someone with solid operational HR experience, has people management experience and wants to make a tangible impact.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople LeadershipLine manage HR Business Partners (NI & ROI) and HR Administrators.Provide coaching, guidance, and support to the team.Allocate workload and ensure consistency of HR practice across regions.Employee RelationsAct as the escalation point for complex ER cases.Ensure fair and legally compliant handling of investigations, grievances, disciplinaries and performance issues.Support managers with practical, solutions-focused HR advice.HR Operations & SystemsOversee HR processes and HRIS data accuracy.Drive improvements in HR systems, reporting and automation.Monitor compliance with legislation and internal policies across NI & ROI.Audit & ComplianceLead HR audits (files, contracts, right-to-work, vetting etc.).Ensure HR documentation, SOPs and policies are up to date.Support preparation for internal/external audits and regulatory requirements.Projects & Continuous ImprovementSupport delivery of HR initiatives (performance, wellbeing, retention, engagement, etc.)Identify opportunities to streamline processes.Work closely with the HR Director on strategic priorities. What We’re Looking For:QualificationsEssential:Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline (HRM, Business or related field) or;CIPD qualification at Level 5 or aboveDesirable:Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline CIPD Level 7 or equivalent ExperienceEssential:Minimum 5 years’ HR generalist experience across the full employee lifecycleStrong Employee Relations experience, including complex casesPeople management experience, able to demonstrate line management responsibility for HR staffWorking knowledge of employment law in NI and ROIExperience working with HR systems and producing reports/metricsExperience in HR compliance, policy implementation and/or auditingAbility to balance hands-on operational work with leading and supporting a teamDesirable:Experience working in the health and social care sector Experience supporting multiple sites or regions Experience delivering process improvements or HR projects Why Join Us?Varied role across NI and ROI with real influence.Supportive, fast-paced environment.Make a real impact on our people and our services.Chance to shape HR processes and high standards of practice. If you are a strong operator who enjoys ER, improving systems, leading people and getting things done – we would love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note.Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.https://connected-health.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Recruitment-of-Ex-offenders-policy.pdf  #NIOJ