Human Resources Generalist-Maternity contract

jobs-placeme; Athlone; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

jobs-placeme is seeking a capable People Operations Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, and HR process improvements across the employee lifecycle. You will work with People Professionals to ensure accurate policies, governance of confidential data and timely reporting.

The role involves advising on policies, assisting payroll, and leading a team of People Operations Administrators, while driving equality, inclusion and a positive employee experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related discipline desirable.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a People Operations Generalist role.
• Working knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel.
• Approachable, respectful and communicative with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of recruitment plans, attracting candidates through various initiatives.
• Assist managers with onboarding and offboarding experiences for all employees.
• Drive improvements in HR tools and processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Safeguard employee data and governance of confidential information.
• Provide guidance on employment policies, grievances, disciplinary and welfare matters.
• Develop, update and communicate HR policies to meet business needs and Irish law.
• Produce high-quality people reporting and insights, continuously improving reporting.
• Assist with payroll instructions as required.
• Lead and develop a team of People Operations Administrators.
• Support delivery of employee events and People Projects.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Governance

Excel skills

Education

HR degree or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Reporting directly to the Senior People Operations Generalist, this is a busy and varied role. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress their career as you will gain exposure to all aspects of the full employee life-cycle for a large, busy organisation, whilst working with and learning from experienced People Professionals.

The main aim of the role is to ensure the organisation achieves its goals by creating and delivering on our people strategy and providing full people management service to all Managers and Employees throughout the business.

Qualifications

• A degree or qualification in HR or a related discipline is desirable.

• Minimum 2 years experience in a People Operations Generalist role.

• Working knowledge of employment law required.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office software essential including advanced Excel skills.

• Approachable, helpful and relates well to people, all of the time. Champions respect, care and honesty with others.

• Communicates with others in a way that conveys passion for the business, energies others and leads to impactful outcomes.

• Finds improvements and efficiencies in processes and activities. Works flexibly and quickly adapts to change.

• Flexibility with regard to working hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of recruitment plans, attracting and recruiting candidates through a variety of recruitment initiatives.

• Support business leaders to manage the on/off boarding experiences for all employees.

• Continuously drive improvements in all HR tools and processes used throughout the employee life cycle and promote a positive employee experience.

• Instrumental in protecting employees personal, confidential and sensitive information by ensuring great governance.

• The provision of support, advice and guidance on all employee-related matter including company employment policies and procedures, grievances, disciplinary, health and welfare matters.

• The development, updating and communication of policies and procedures to meet the needs of the business and in compliance with changing Irish legislation and case law.

• Responsible for producing all people reporting requirements to a high degree of quality and continuously improving our reporting and insights on ongoing basis.

• Assist with salary payroll instructions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of People Operations Administrators.

• As part of the People Operations Team assist with research, design and delivery of successful employee events.

• Responsible for initiation, planning, execution, reviewing and closing of People Projects as they arise.

Promoting and supporting equality, inclusion and diversity creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and heard.