Human Resources Officer

20 hours per week, based fully on site Monday – Friday, 4-hour shifts per day

We offer some flexibility when agreeing start and finish times, which we’re happy to discuss during the application process. Once agreed, hours will be fixed, with the requirement to work until 4:00 pm on one designated day each week.

The Unicorn Group

The Unicorn Group is a dynamic manufacturing business based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. We supply high-quality vending and washroom products, PVC interlocking floor tiles, rainwater systems and street litter, recycling and medical bins to a wide range of industries internationally. We are proud of our people, our culture, and our ambition for continued growth.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the HR Director, the HR Officer will provide hands-on, generalist HR administration and support across the business. This is a varied, practical role covering the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on day-to-day HR processes, administration, and employee and management support. The role will also involve providing routine HR guidance in line with Northern Ireland employment law and existing company policies and procedures, with support from the HR Director as required. The successful candidate will work closely with employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters, ensure HR records and processes are maintained accurately, and support the smooth running of HR activities. As part of a small and agile business, the HR Officer will be expected to take a flexible, practical approach and work independently when required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a professional, welcoming, and solutions-focused HR service to all employees and managers, acting as the first point of HR contact.
• Provide hands-on HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including starters, leavers, records management, and compliance.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activity, including preparing and placing adverts, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate communication.
• Prepare employment documentation and support employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide administrative support for absence management, performance management, probation reviews, and employee relations processes.
• Support and, where appropriate, conduct routine workplace investigations and disciplinary or grievance processes under the guidance of the HR Director.
• Liaise with Occupational Health and other external providers to coordinate employee assessments and appointments, ensuring confidentiality and accurate records.
• Maintain HR systems and data, including right-to-work checks, training records, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, HR projects, and continuous improvement, including the introduction of new or enhanced HR systems.