HR Assistant Are you looking to develop your HR career and join a supportive, collaborative team? Our client, a well-established organisation based in Derry, is recruiting an HR Assistant to join their HR team on a permanent basis.This role is suited to an experienced HR Assistant or Junior HR Officer with strong administrative skills and hands-on HR experience who is keen to grow within a busy, people-focused environment.What's on OfferFull or part-time hoursCompetitive salaryExcellent opportunities for professional development and career progressionComprehensive employee benefits packageExposure to a wide range of HR activities within a supportive and welcoming teamThe Role As an HR Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the HR Manager and wider management team. You will help ensure HR processes run smoothly and remain compliant, supporting areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and general HR coordination.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support across HR activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentialityCoordinate recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidatesSupport onboarding and induction, preparing contracts, checking Right to Work documents, and completing new starter recordsMaintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring data is accurate and up to datePrepare HR correspondence and assist with probation reviews and employee lifecycle activitiesProduce and update HR reports, providing information to managers when requiredTake minutes at employee relations meetings, including disciplinary and investigation meetingsManage annual leave administration and assist with HR projects and process improvementsThe Ideal CandidateCIPD qualified, or degree in HR or related disciplinePrevious experience in a junior HR roleStrong organisational and communication skills with good attention to detailProfessional and able to handle confidential information appropriatelyProficient in Microsoft Office and experience using HRIS To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 028 9693 5489 or .If this role isn't the perfect fit, we may have other opportunities that match your experience - visit www.mcsgroup.jobs to explore our full range of HR vacancies.MCS Group is proud to be the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.Not all agencies are the same - MCS Group is passionate about delivering exceptional service, proudly holding an independent 4.9-star rating on Google.MCS Group - Headline Sponsor of the CIPD NI HR Awards 2026