The Role

HR Generalist

Carlow

Permanent, Full Time

Office based

Salary: €38,000 - €42,000

Responsibilities:

• Manage & co-ordinate the Company Human Resource function
• Coach, Support & Mentor management team in the application of HR, employment legislation & Company Policies
• Liaise with Company HR Consultants on HR matters
• Ensure company policy compliance, co-ordinate the annual updating of employment contracts, handbook, job requirements & job descriptions for all positions
• Assist the Company recruitment processes to include organising, advertising, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks and selection in line with requirements
• Manage administrative paperwork during recruitment and on boarding of employees
• Organising & distributing employee contracts and handbooks & following up on their completion
• Manage general HR queries and provide Management with relevant guidance, support, documentation & information regarding HR processes & policies
• Deal with employee issues as they arise including absence, grievances, disciplinaries, dispute resolutions etc. in line with best practise and legislation
• Assisting management with planning, monitoring and appraisal of employee work results, hearing & resolving employee grievances and disciplining employees
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources, conducting investigations, maintain records, representing the company at hearings as required
• Maintain weekly time, attendance, leave & absence records liaising employment entitlements with payroll & employees
• Actively target absenteeism by developing & implementing an Absence & Attendance Policy
• Organising & controlling employee files, maintain HR records as required by the Company & in accordance with Legislation
• Co-ordinate induction training for new & re assigned employees, oversee the training & development needs of all departments
• Prepare employees for work assignments by organising training and certification compliance
• Maintain employee training matrix
• Setting up mobile phones & IT requirements for service employees as approved by Management & maintaining appropriate logs
• Point of contact for IT concerns or issues, working closely with the Company IT Support Providers
• Complete human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results
• Covid 19 Lead Representative ensuring the safety of all staff throughout the pandemic
• Regular Meetings with Management to provide progress updates on HR and report on HR matters that require Management approval
• Succession and contingency planning for payroll, HR and accounts roles
• Co-ordinate & authorise annual leave for office-based employees ensuring all office roles are continuously maintained and peak times have full complement
• Keep abreast of Employment law legislation changes, maintaining professional & technical knowledge
• Support, assist & cover leave in payroll function - the preparation & processing of a high volume weekly payroll using SAGE & SAGE HR
• Assisting with audit support related to payroll & HR procedures
• Maintain & compliance with NSAI ISO accreditation cycle
• Data Protection Officer by ensuring GDPR compliance
• Maintain Company Fleet Register
• Advertise on & maintain Company social media platforms
• Contribute to improving efficiencies in IT systems used in HR processes
• Reception & administration support when required & general secretarial duties

The Person

• Minimum of 3 years Human Resource experience
• Relevant third level qualification in HR discipline is essential
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present information
• Human Resource Management & Performance Management
• Payroll processing experience, SAGE Micropay & Sage HR or similar
• Organised with ability to plan & prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines
• Strong time management and relationship building skills
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation
• Excellent customer service in both written & oral communication processes
• Willingness to be a team player & ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent IT skills – MS Office Applications
• Highest level of confidentiality and integrity

The Package

Salary: €38,000 - €42,000