Human Resource Generalist

Human Resource Generalist - Fixed term 1 year-possibility of extension

Orchard Community Care

Location: Hybrid / Sligo, Ireland
job type: Fixed Term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Human Resources | Generalist Human Resources

Annual Salary Range: from € 38,000.00 to € 40,000.00

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care and outcomes for children, young people and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations.

As we continue to expand, we now have an exciting opportunity for a HR Generalist to join our team to support our colleagues across the country in providing our services to those who we care for.

You will be flexible, professional, approachable, sharp mindset, organised, and have an excellent work ethic.

Within this role you will get to immerse yourself in all facets of HR operations. From policy advisory and employee relations management to recruitment oversight and HR systems maintenance, you'll play a vital role in supporting the team's expertise.

HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
• Provide HR support to Managers and team members on HR policies, procedures and contractual issues to ensure compliance with legislation and consistency across the organisation.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to support the achievement of our talent acquisition plans nationwide.
• Support employee relations and internal communications activities.
• Alignment and implementation of policies and procedures across the organisation
• Implementation and maintenance of the HR system across the organisation
• Extraction and analysis of data from the HR system as required, e.g. payroll reports, attendance reports, trend and KPI reports etc.
• Undertake projects relating to a range of HR disciplines as assigned by the Director of Human Resources
• Assist in the design and delivery of internal training and development of managers and supervisors.
• Represent HR at interdepartmental meetings and meetings as required.
• General administration duties relating to the HR function.
• Liaise with payroll as required on any staff pay items linked to recruitment, internal promotions, leavers etc.
• Produce accurate and professional correspondence, policy documents etc. as required.
• Maintain HR record systems to ensure all employment requirements are met.

This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications expected of a Human Resource Generalist at Orchard Care Group, it is not an exhaustive list. The role will vary, depending on the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Level 8 Degree in Business, Human Resources or related subject

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a fast paced and varied HR role

Excellent knowledge of Irish employment legislation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and teams.

Hold current CIPD membership and qualification

Experience of working in the care sector

Experience in the use of HRIS

Proficient in MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint portals, Dynamics 365.

Proficient in documentation and record-keeping, with attention to detail.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and work under pressure

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

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Do you hold a Level 8 Degree in Business, Human Resources or related subject?

Do you have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a fast paced and varied HR role? Please provide details.

Do you have excellent knowledge of Irish employment legislation? Please provide details.

Have you been referred to this job by a current Orchard Community Care employee? No Yes