HR Generalist

Topic Newspapers Ltd.; Collinstown; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Topic Newspapers Ltd. is seeking an HR Generalist to provide full HR operational support across the business, advising on HR policies and legislation, employee relations, recruitment and induction, employee communication and engagement projects and training & development programmes.

You will be involved in resourcing planning, coordinating inductions, managing performance programmes and KPI reporting, and maintaining compliance with HR policies.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong employment law knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Confidentiality given the nature of the role & exposure to sensitive information.
• Organised and efficient, dependable and with proven ability to work independently using own initiative.
• 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar HR role.
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment would be desirable.
• Third level qualification in Human Resources or relevant demonstratable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees on the application of key HR processes.
• Assist with Resourcing & Talent Acquisition planning for all levels across the organisation, including facilitation and preparation of all Contract renewals.
• Coordinating and facilitation of induction programmes.
• Co-ordination of the Company’s Performance programmes and supports the leadership team in the application and delivery of an efficient programme for their teams
• Assist in preparing monthly management KPI reports, including headcount, absenteeism, Performance Management etc
• Monitoring and maintaining Business Intelligence reporting system
• Building strong working relationships and establishing clear communication lines with the leadership team and employees across the organisation
• Ensuring HR policies are kept up to date in line with legislation and maintaining compliance across the business
• Attending job and recruitment fairs
• Building relationships with local colleges and schools to support graduate programmes.
• Supporting apprentices with training coordination and administration.
• Management and control of all company social media content.
• All other day to day duties associated with a varied and busy HR role

Skills

IT skills

Employment law

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organised & independent

2-3 years HR exp

Manufacturing exp desirable

Education

HR degree

Job description

As HR Generalist, you will offer full HR operational assistance across the business, providing support on HR policies and legislation, employee relations, recruitment and induction, employee communication and engagement projects and training & development programmes.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Providing advice and support to line managers and employees on the application of key HR processes
• Assisting with Resourcing & Talent Acquisition planning for all levels across the organisation, including facilitation and preparation of all Contract renewals
• Coordinating and facilitation of induction programmes
• Co-ordination of the Company’s Performance programmes and supports the leadership team in the application and delivery of an efficient programme for their teams
• Assist in preparing monthly management KPI reports, including headcount, absenteeism, Performance Management etc
• Monitoring and maintaining Business Intelligence reporting system
• Building strong working relationships and establishing clear communication lines with the leadership team and employees across the organisation
• Ensuring HR policies are kept up to date in line with legislation and maintaining compliance across the business
• Attending job and recruitment fairs
• Building relationships with local colleges and schools to support graduate programmes.
• Supporting apprentices with training coordination and administration.
• Management and control of all company social media content.
• All other day to day duties associated with a varied and busy HR role

Skills and Experience:

• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong employment law knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Confidentiality given the nature of the role & exposure to sensitive information
• Organised and efficient, dependable and with proven ability to work independently using own initiative
• 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar HR role
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment would be desirable
• Third level qualification in Human Resources or relevant demonstratable experience