The Role
HR Partner
Maternity Cover - 13 month contract
Clondalkin
Hybrid - 2 days working from home
Salary: €45,000 - €47,500
Key Responsibilities:
HR Partner
- Learns about the Region / Division / Department they support and builds professional relationship with each Manager and their Teams. Becomes a credible and trusted partner for Managers and Staff alike.
- Works closely with Managers to understand the strategic goals of their Division / Department. Creates and implements HR initiatives and activities that support achieving these goals.
- Support Managers in creating a culture of Performance and Continuous Improvement by coaching and mentoring managers on effective performance management.
- Provide practical HR advice and support using best practices from inside and outside the Company.
- Manage all employee relations matters for their respective Region, Division and/or Departments.
- Works with L&D to support development needs as identified in the PDR and Individual Development Plans.
HR Policy
- Keep up to date with employment legislation updating Scope Handbooks and Policies where necessary.
- Design and deliver training and communications where needed for Management and Staff e.g. Diversity and Inclusion,
- Guide and advise Managers on how to deal with individual cases and situations in line with policy.
Talent Acquisition
- Work with the Hiring Manager to refine job descriptions, create specific criteria for sourcing and selecting suitable candidates and formulating a Hiring Plan for each vacancy.
- Work with the HR Specialist to source candidates directly or via referrals.
- Coordinate direct and indirect (PSL agencies) sourcing activities to ensure high calibre candidates for the selection.
- Support and participate in the selection process and help with the design of assessments and interviews.
- Use SHL psychometric tools to provide more objective data to the decision making process.
- Manage the communication with candidates and agencies on hiring decisions and feedback
- Complete reference checks for all candidates at offer stage
- Compile recruitment metrics and indicators and implement improvements to ensure an effective and efficient process as well as the best possible candidate experience.
New Hire Onboarding
- Coordinate the onboarding process to ensure new hires have a professional and straightforward experience prior to joining the Company.
- Coordinate with stakeholders (Hiring Manager, Operations, L&D & Accounts) to ensure all relevant aspects are in place for start date to ensure a successful induction to the Company.
- Ensure all activities are completed and all required documents (including CV and Qualifications) are received and filed.
HR Administration
- Manage BambooHR and specifically
o manage and record key employee data and changes using the inbuilt functionality
o be the point of contact for Managers and Employees for queries etc.
o manage the set-up of the system and liaise with the suppliers for any issues
o manage the annual holiday and time and lieu processes - Manage Comp and Benefit processes e.g. Pension, Healthcare, Holidays, Prof Subs, Kiddi Vouchers
- Manage the relationships with external providers and provide updated data on employees as required.
- Coordinate the Probationary Process timelines with Managers and ensure 2, 4 and 6 month reviews are completed.
- Manage the termination process to ensure all key steps and documents are completed for those employees leaving the Company
- Create, sustain and communicate HR Dashboard to highlight progress on key HR activities and KPI’s
Communications & Engagement
- Support the SMT, and Divisional/Functional Managers with employee communications and engagement activities e.g. engagement survey
- Facilitate and Lead cross functional teams to drive engagement and improvement on key areas in People and Culture such as
o Vision, Mission, Values and Purpose (VMVP)
o Diversity and Inclusion
o Health and Wellbeing (e.g. Scope Cares)
o Social Committee
o Corporate Social Responsibility
Learning and Development
- Supports individual and team training needs (except clinical and commercial) by identifying suitable training content and courses.
- Works with the L&D Managers / Line Managers / External providers to design and deliver training events that develop the knowledge and skills needed.
- Play a lead role in Leadership / Management upskilling and High Potential / Top Talent development.
- Review effectiveness of these interventions
The Person
Qualifications
- 3rd Level Qualification is required. A Business qualification with a specialisation in Human Resources would be ideal.
- Career experience commensurate with this role will also be considered.
- Additional HR or Learning and Development related qualification or training is required.
- CIPD certification is desirable.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of working across a range of HR Disciplines ideally within the areas of Recruitment, Policy Guidance, Employee Engagement, Communication and Business Partnering.
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and employee relations practices
- Has used IT systems regularly and has an ability to influence others to use their functionality to drive and sustain efficient and effective process.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and analytical skills. Has a tracked record of creating and communicating reports and status updates.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills with a track record of delivering effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and experience working within a regulated environment e.g. QMS.
- A real team player who works well with colleagues and will develop good relationships with them.
- Proven ability to work cross functionally and with external stakeholders eg. Suppliers, Partners etc.
- Initiative – able to operate with minimal supervision knowing when to consult / inform.
- A good sense of humour and a bright, enthusiastic personality.
- Ability to travel within own country (10%) and internationally (10%).
The Package
Salary: €45,000 - €47,500
€5,000 completion bonus at end of contract