HR Generalist - Maternity Cover

HR Generalist (Maternity Cover)

Role Summary

Are you an ambitious HR professional looking for great career progression opportunities in a fast-growing global tech company? Are you someone who wants to make a difference and contribute to the performance of our business and its people by providing excellent HR support services? 

We are currently seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our employees across multiple locations throughout Ireland, UK and USA, ensuring HR operations run smoothly and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities :

• Support the recruitment and selection process.
• Support the onboarding and orientation of newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, leave policies ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.
• Coordinate and support the performance management process including goal setting, performance assessments and development plans.
• Supporting the maintenance of the competency framework and pay scales.
• Handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance actions in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Maintain the HRIS system ensuring all information is up to date, accurate and correct.
• Support HR initiatives and projects and lead projects where assigned including the wellness programme.
• Assist in maintaining and creating employee engagement plans and helping Cora to maintain and develop our unique culture
• Policy development and documentation
• Additional HR duties as the company evolves and grows

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related (essential)
• 3-5 years of experience as an HR generalist (essential)
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations in Ireland, UK, and USA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and analytically driven

Job Type: The role is being offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave and will be based at our HQ in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim or our Dublin office, with a requirement to spend at least 3 days (Monday – Wednesday) per week in the office with the other 2 days working from home. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Cora Systems offer a competitive package for this position.

NOTE: Cora Systems do not require the assistance of third-party recruitment agencies at this time.