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Job description

Initially for 6 months but may go permanent. 3 7 hours 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Fridays. (37 hours per week). Applicants who request part time hours will also be considered. The HR Officer will support the HR Manager in day to day HR related activities and full payroll training will be provided to support the payroll function in due course. .

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR related queries, providing professional advice, guidance and support to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Support Line Managers with employee relations issues such as grievances, investigations and disciplinary hearings.
• Monitor absence across the organisation, providing timely and accurate absence information and initiating the absence management process as appropriate, ensuring appropriate parties are informed when required.
• Manage the employee lifecycle from induction to leaver to ensure all relevant paperwork and processes are completed and relevant parties informed.
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment cycle (temporary and permanent) from vacancy notification to induction.
• Collate information and prepare annual monitoring return and Article 55 review to ensure adherence with the Equality Commission requirements.
• Process the monthly payroll accurately and on time and liaise with the payroll provider to ensure the organisation meets requirements of HMRC.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Third level qualification or relevant experience.
• Associate level CIPD (Level 3 or above).
• At least 2 years experience in an HR generalist position across full HR lifecycle.
• Experience of advising managers and participating in all aspects of recruitment including advertising, short listing, interviewing and selection.
• Experience of handling employee relations matters such as disciplinary and grievances.
• Experience of absence management to include recording, monitoring and advising managers on absence process.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation.