Assistant HR Manager

Ascension Executive Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ascension Executive Recruitment seeks an Assistant HR Manager to support the HR Director in delivering a professional HR service across the organisation. You will help implement HR strategies, support managers, ensure legal compliance, and contribute to attraction, development, engagement, and retention of employees.

The role covers employee relations, learning and development, HR operations & compliance, workforce planning, and general strategic HR projects.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Human Resource Management or related field.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years HR experience including employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Provide HR advice aligned with policies and employment legislation.
• Assist in learning and development initiatives and succession planning.
• Maintain HR records and support reporting and audits.
• Contribute to staff retention and engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Strategic thinking

Education

HR qualification

CIPD (desirable)

Tools

HRIS

Workforce reporting

Job description

The Assistant HR Manager will support the HR Director in delivering a professional, responsive, and high-quality Human Resources service across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing HR strategies, supporting managers, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and contributing to the attraction, development, engagement, and retention of employees.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Support managers in managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, and performance issues.
• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees in line with organisation policies and employment legislation.
• Assist in maintaining positive employee relations and promoting a culture of engagement, respect, and inclusion.
• Support the resolution of workplace issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.

Learning & Development

• Support the implementation of learning and development initiatives aligned with organisational needs.
• Identify training requirements and work with managers to support employee development.
• Assist in monitoring mandatory training compliance and professional development programmes.
• Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently across all services.
• Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies to reflect legislative and organisational changes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support HR reporting and analysis.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews as required.
• Ensure adherence to GDPR and confidentiality requirements regarding employee information.

Workforce Planning & Staff Retention

• Support initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
• Assist in analysing workforce trends and HR metrics to inform decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with managers to address workforce challenges and support service delivery.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of staff retention strategies.

General

• Assist the HR Director in delivering strategic HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Represent the HR Department at meetings and working groups as required.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the HR Director.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional HR qualification desirable.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years’ HR experience, with experience in employee relations and generalist HR activities.
• Experience advising managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the healthcare, social care, disability, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience with HR systems and workforce reporting.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice HR.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.
• A values-led organisation committed to excellence in care and support.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.