People/HR Generalist

Power Capital; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

20 days annual leave

Employer matched Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Hybrid working

Personal Growth & Development plan

Job summary

Power Capital Renewable Energy is seeking a People Generalist to support the delivery of an engaging, inclusive Team Member experience across the employment lifecycle. The role blends People operations, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, benefits and wellbeing, and policy support.

You will work with Finance and Line Managers to implement and continuously improve People programmes, ensuring data accuracy and compliant processes across site and office teams, in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in broad People/HR roles within a scaling or multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding and employee changes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activity, onboarding and notices of changes.
• Maintain HRIS records, workflows and data accuracy.
• Provide practical guidance on attendance, probation and employee relations.
• Support annual People processes, headcount planning and recruitment forecasts.
• Produce regular People metrics and reporting to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

People operations

Recruitment coordination

Employee onboarding

HR policies

Data reporting

Education

HR qualification

CIPD in progress

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, the People Generalist will support the delivery of an engaging, inclusive and consistent Team Member experience across the employment lifecycle. The role combines People operations, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development, People systems, benefits and wellbeing, policy support and Team Member engagement. Working collaboratively with Finance, Line Managers and external providers, the People Generalist will help ensure that People programmes and approved benefits are effectively implemented, communicated and continuously improved.

Key responsibilities:

People Operations – Promoting a Positive Team Member Experience

• Coordinate recruitment activity, including recruiter management, tracker management, interview scheduling, candidate communication, references and offer documentation, and maintain right-to-work documentation and any role-specific pre-employment checks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Manage consistent onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts, induction plans, checklists, probation milestones and exit processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation for employment changes, including promotions, salary reviews, working arrangements and departures.
• Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day Team Member People queries, providing clear information and a responsive Team Member experience, and referring complex or sensitive matters to the Head of People and Culture.
• Support line managers to understand and consistently apply People policies and processes, including probation, attendance, performance and other employee relations matters, providing practical guidance and escalating complex or sensitive issues as appropriate to the Head of People and Culture.
• Coordinate annual People processes, including goal setting, performance reviews and salary reviews, maintaining templates and following up on completion.
• Maintain the annual People calendar, providing clear scheduling, governance and oversight of key People activities, actions and deadlines.
• Maintain the HRIS, People records, workflows and access permissions, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and an efficient Team Member experience.
• Track and report on actual People metrics, including current headcount, recruitment activity, turnover, absence, training and engagement; identify trends and elevate risks and opportunities.
• Support the Head of People and Culture and Finance in maintaining the organisation chart, headcount plan and recruitment forecast, ensuring workforce information is current and aligned with business needs.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the People Hub, ensuring People content is accurate, accessible, relevant and kept up to date. Work with the Marketing Executive to coordinate clear, timely and brand-consistent People communications across office and site teams.
• Review and update People policies, procedures and the Team Member handbook to reflect legislation, best practice and evolving Team Member needs.
• Coordinate annual learning and development planning, Personal Growth and Development activity, mandatory training, training records and compliance matrices across site and office teams.
• Support diversity, inclusion, culture and Team Member engagement initiatives across the business.
• Recommend and implement practical improvements and technology that strengthen People processes, reporting, communication and the Team Member experience.
• Support the Head of People and Culture in delivering the wider People Strategy and maintaining compliance with employment equality, data protection and record-retention requirements.

Team Member Benefits and Wellbeing

• Research market trends, benchmark provision, review the relevance, value and utilisation of existing benefits, and gather Team Member feedback to recommend a competitive, inclusive and sustainable benefits offering to the Head of People and Culture.
• Support detailed benefits launches, renewals and communications, ensuring Team Members understand what is available, any relevant changes and how to access their benefits.
• Work closely with Finance and external providers to ensure approved benefits are implemented and administered accurately and efficiently.
• Act as the main People contact for benefits-related queries, escalating financial, administrative or provider issues as appropriate.
• Maintain clear benefits information and records, and provide the People information required for benefit reviews and renewals.
• Support wellbeing initiatives that respond to Team Member needs and reinforce the company’s values, attraction and retention goals.

What we offer Team Members

• Attractive salary, depending on your experience.
• Relocation support if required
• 20 days annual leave + discretionary leave days between Christmas-New Year
• Employer matched Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working
• Career progression through your Personal Growth and Development plan

Background and Experience Required

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources, People Management, Business or a related discipline is desirable; a CIPD qualification, completed or in progress, would be advantageous.
• At least three years’ experience in a broad People, HR or employee experience role, ideally within a scaling or multi-site organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law, employment equality, data protection and HR best practice, including experience supporting day-to-day employee relations and advising line managers on the consistent application of People policies and processes.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, right-to-work documentation, role-specific pre-employment checks, onboarding, employment changes, probation and offboarding processes.
• Experience supporting annual People processes and workforce planning, including organisation charts, headcount information, recruitment forecasts, People calendars and completion tracking.
• Experience researching, benchmarking, reviewing and communicating employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives, and working effectively with Finance and external providers.
• Experience maintaining and improving an HRIS or other People systems, with a strong focus on data integrity, access controls, reporting accuracy and user experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear, accurate and accessible People Hub content and to work collaboratively with a Marketing Executive on timely, brand-consistent People communications.
• Strong organisational, analytical and continuous improvement skills, with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sound judgement, appropriate discretion and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially; experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure or renewable energy would be advantageous.

Core Competencies at Power Capital Renewable Energy

In valuing a strong culture, we would hope that you would:

• Work in ways that are aligned to our values, demonstrate behaviours that showcase Socially Responsible, Sustainable Growth, Be Bold, Balance and Curiosity
• Continually and consistently support those around you
• Celebrate individual and Team Members’ special moments and successes.
• Embrace diversity in thinking and doing
• Implement a fast response approach to the concerns expressed by fellow Team Members, Clients, and other Stakeholders.

Power Capital is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of their race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability and national origin.

For information regarding the company, our team, and our portfolio, kindly go to our homepage.