The Role
HR Generalist
Co Carlow
Permanent role
€40,000
Fully Office Based
Our client, a fast-growing multi-national requires an experienced and driven HR Generalist to join our expanding operation in Co. Carlow
Key Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support to HR department by assisting in all aspects of office management.
• Administer payroll, compensation and benefit plans as required.
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes, employee contracts, onboarding and full employee life cycle.
• Provide support to employees in various HR related topics such as leaves, compensation etc. and resolve issues and problems.
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace. Including EAP and the EOS, Wages & Benefits surveys.
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies.
• Undertake tasks in performance management.
• Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics and business KPIs.
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form.
• Answer all phone calls in a professional manner and follow up as necessary. Prepare outgoing correspondence as required.
• Organise and maintain filing systems in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation.
• Make travel arrangements for employees: Prepare itinerary, make flight reservations, book hotels, rental cars / taxi's.
• Participate and assist on investigations. Attend litigation cases / WRC cases as required.
• Participate and assist on resolving grievances where required.
• Requirement to participate in audits.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.
The Person
Knowledge and Qualifications
• BSc/BA in Human Resource Management (or equivalent 3rd Level Qualification in a related discipline)
• Associate CIPD (or working towards same).
• Proven experience in HR (minimum 2 - 3 years).
• Understanding of human resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment / labour laws.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and experience of HRM systems.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities – quick thinker when under pressure.
• Ability to set a positive example.
• Demonstrates accountability and proficiency in problem solving to root cause.
The Package
Additional Information
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Social Club
• Educational Sponsorship
• Don Walker Scholarship
• Coin Recognition & Reward Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Special VHI rate available through Magna International Autolaunch Ireland
• Special rate in selected gyms
• Hamper at Christmas
• Bonus Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Income Protection – In the event of serious illness
• Death in Service – Twice Annual Salary
