Human Resources Officer

The Hardiman, a Choice Hotel Group hotel, is currently welcoming applications for a Human Resources Officer to join the team. Standing proudly on the famous Eyre Square since 1852, The Hardiman offers generous hospitality with a familiar, easy charm that makes guests feel right at home. For over 170 years this Grand Old Lady has played host to many notable guests and countless special occasions. Now it's your chance to be part of this long tradition.

This role offers exposure to the full spectrum of HR services and supports in a fast-paced environment and will suit an ambitious HR professional looking to take on a lead role. The role demands delivery of a high quality efficient HR services in line with company policies & procedures and Irish employment law. As the role will involve interaction with internal and external customers, the ideal candidate will have experience of working within HR and/or hotels and of working in a confidential and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Delivery of a high quality efficient HR service to a the wider hotel teams on a vast range of policies and procedures.
• Prioritise work and ensure commitments are met on time in line with deadlines, goals & objectives.
• Liaise and communicate with customers in all areas of the HR function.
• Dealing with and ensuring confidentiality at all times with HR correspondence and information.
• Answering HR queries to employees and managers with regard to contract management, absence/leave, compliance with HR policy, relevant legislation.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement in our service delivery and to increase stakeholder satisfaction.
• Administering the employee lifecycle ; advertising, screening, reference checks, preparation of employee contracts, processing contract review forms, exit interviews.
• Administering and being trained on the deliver of core HR functions; Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Engagement, Training, Performance Management, Health & Safety.

The list of duties detailed above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive.

Essential Requirements:

• A 3rd level qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and working to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills/time management
• Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
• A flexible approach to work and openness to assisting the operation from time to time.
• Experience in a wide variety of office applications/ HR software packages.

The Offer:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Development and career progression opportunity.
• Discounts across Choice Hotel Group properties.
• Meals provided at work.
• Bike To Work scheme