People Business Advisor

Murphy; Kildare; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a People Business Advisor/HR Generalist in Newbridge, Kildare. The role includes supporting HR processes, handling employee relations, and providing professional HR services. Candidates should have a degree in Human Resource Management and 2-4 years of HR generalist experience, with a focus on HR guidance and compliance. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Private Healthcare Allowance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2-4 years HR generalist experience required.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation is essential.
• Previous experience in the construction industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Business Partner with Employee Relations.
• Draft HR processes and policies for compliance.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary matters and performance management.
• Facilitate employee relations training for line managers.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of employment legislation

Human resource guidance delivery

Administration and IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management

CIPD accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Business Advisor/HR Generalist

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 8 months with a potential to be made permanent

Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world‑class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, energy and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Plant; Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To provide a professional human resource service to the business, supporting the People Business Partner.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Support the People Business Partner, focusing on Employee Relations.
• Assist the People Business Partner with drafting of HR processes and policies in line with compliance requirements and best market practices. Provide process improvement and policy gaps recommendations.
• Deliver a consistent, knowledgeable, and professional service in areas including, but not limited to, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, performance management, long term sick leave and conflict dispute resolution.
• Act as a point of contact for ER issues with the ability to offer informal support.
• Facilitate trainings to build employee relations abilities among line managers.
• Collate HR metrics required for pre‑quals and surveys.
• Assist with day‑day HR duties.
• Undertake HR projects as and when required.
• Provide cover for other team members during annual leave, sickness, or any other periods of leave.

GENERAL

• Participate in, and positively promote, the Murphy Never Harm Programme
• Undertake any reasonable duties requested of you
• Carry out all work in accordance with health and safety and any other legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with the Company policies and procedures
• Participate and engage fully in the Performance & Development Review process
• Travel within Ireland & to the UK will be necessary but not frequent
• Note: In addition to these People Team personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required to support the objectives of the Country / Group / Company.

Qualifications / Training

• Degree qualified in Human Resource Management.
• CIPD accredited (preferable but not essential).

Skills / Experience

• 2-4 years HR generalist experience
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation
• Strong experience within Human Resources with a focus on Employee Relations
• Ability and confidence to deliver human resource guidance and advice to staff at all levels within the organisation.
• Excellent administration and IT skills with a high proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• A team player with a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Previous experience in the Construction industry would be a distinct advantage.

What Murphy Offer In Return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
• 27 days annual leave per annum.
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.

If you have any queries, please email [e-mail].