HR Generalist

Lawler Group are recruiting an experienced HR Generalist to join our Head Office in Kilkenny. The HR Generalist will provide a wide range of HR support services to the business and will be a point of contact for all operational HR queries from the business. This role is part-time and will report to the Company Directors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment process - screening CV's, liaising with candidates and hiring managers, interview scheduling, interviewing, pre-employment queries, reference checks, preparing offer letters, processing hires and assisting with on-boarding activities.
• Provide support to all new starters, acting as a point of contact for HR-related queries such as contracts, prepare letters for employee's requests e.g., Bank, Employment Confirmation, visas, permits/ leave, etc. (end to end recruitment).
• Oversee and record all Training and Development Compliance.
• Guide and support all level of staff members with employee relations, recruitment, inductions, grievances, performance management etc.
• Maintain HR analytical tools, reporting and dashboards and ensuring accuracy.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data and system integrity.
• Follow all environmental, health & safety rules and procedures and participate in safe and environmental activities to improve the workplace for all employees.
• Preparation of HR Reports, analytics and KPIs, maintain workforce measures and metrics to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Co-ordinating and delivery of induction program to all new employees.
• Ensure all employee records are up to date, accurate and in line with GDPR and HR Data Retention Policy.
• Employee Relations: Provide advice on disciplinary procedures to ensure that Managers are coached in dealing with staff issues. Also assist employees who may have queries re the process.
• Provide advice and support to all managers in relation to company policies and procedures.
• To create an environment which promotes employee morale and encourages the team to have pride in their workplace.
• Assist the Directors with ad-hoc HR projects.
• Work closely with all relevant parties on employee engagement and well-being.

Professional requirements and Experience:

• CIPD or relevant qualification
• Ability to display complete professionalism and discretion at all times.
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, practices and employment law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an engaging level of confidence and enthusiasm.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a HR role which includes recruitment experience in a commercial sector would be beneficial.
• Excellent computer skills and IT literacy - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good understanding of employee engagement, motivation, and leadership.
• Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative.
• Good administration skills coupled with strong capacity to plan and organize.