HR Generalist - Hybrid Role

TN Ireland; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Securitas Security Services Ireland, are currently recruiting a HR Generalist to join the current HR Team. This role is a hybrid role. The Human Resources Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and will help with various important functions within the HR Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Support with case file coordination relevant to WRC hearings, within agreed timeframes.
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.
• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
• Support all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including biweekly and monthly updates to employee files, sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly and benefits changes.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, and contribute to policy development.
• Manage employee complaints, grievance procedures, and support counselling with other stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve complex or critical employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the dedicated HR email account.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to HR and employee relations.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on professional development.
• Ability to determine courses of action based upon detailed written instructions.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field.
• Proven success and a minimum of 5 years working in a HR role.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Knowledge of national laws and regulations related to employment law.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

At Securitas, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work. We offer a range of great benefits designed to support our people and their families, including:

• 24 hour EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) free confidential counselling and advice supporting our employees in a number of areas.
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme from the day you join the Company.
• Progression, training and development opportunities.
• Christmas Savings Scheme.
• Discounted Private Healthcare Scheme (Cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, optical, GP and Emergency Department visits).
• Bicycle to work scheme from the day you join the Company (Save up to 52% on a bike and accessories).
• Group Scheme (Access to hundreds of discounts from well-known brands and retailers, as well as access to hundreds of high-quality online education courses from some of the world's leading learning institutions).
• Employee Refer a friend incentives.
• Life Assurance equal to one year's basic pay.
• Substantial Maternity Leave top up payment.

Securitas is an equal opportunities Employer