We are currently working on an exciting new role for a HR Business Partner with a Clare based client in the tourism sector. The successful applicant will join an ‘employer of choice’ in the region, and report directly to the Group Human Resource Manager.
Working closely with Senior Management and Line Managers the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a range of Human Resources strategies including managing employee and industrial relations issues, recruitment and selection, learning and development activities, maintaining the HR systems and data bases, time and attendance data, and employee wellbeing.
This is a permanent position and candidates will be required to work on site.
Responsibilities will include:
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Directs recruitment and selection process evolving and maintaining a position as the ‘Employer of Choice’ within the Clare region.
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Advise Senior Management and Line Managers with respects to employee relations and concerns.
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Manages the grievance procedure investigations in a thorough and objective manner
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Point of contact within the organisation to interpret Company policy, employment law, and the collective agreement when recommending solutions in relation to employee and industrial relations issues.
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Acts as a support to Senior Management and Line Managers as a change agent and supports change and transformation to help lead the process and best practice.
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Manages and monitors training plans, including Induction, the Educational Assistance Programme, Training Plan, SOP training, and all other training related initiatives.
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Act as the Freedom of Information Officer (FOI) designate for the Sites and collaborate with the Group HR Manager on all FOI requests, clarifications, decisions, and appeals.
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Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) designate for the Site ensuring that all process, regulations, mapping are current and compliant and up to date.
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Provide Line Management to Office Administrators.
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Ensures that the requisite Performance Management Process is completed on time and that all appraisals are reviewed and signed Senior Management and that action plans are initiated for the Company objectives for the year.
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Facilitate cooperative employee and industrial relations through twice yearly employee representation forum meetings, regular union rep’s meetings one to one staff meeting with Senior Management and any other communication initiatives as directed by the Group HR Manager.
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Celebrate success and coordinate the Employee Wellbeing Initiatives.
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Participate in weekly and monthly departmental meetings with the Group HR Manager including completion of weekly progress reports and monthly reports.
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Ensure that all recommendations and approvals for new starters and rehires are approved and the relevant departments including payroll are notified.
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Ensure that the HR policy log and policies are reviewed and updated on a biannual basis and signed and approved by Senior Management.
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Complete monthly absence management reports and provide absence statistics for general reporting and advise Senior Management and Line Managers in the management of absence rates on site.
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Manage the Human Resource administration function ensuring that it is maintained and updated including internal databases.
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Provide input into the overall Human Resource Budget including resourcing.
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Provide any other reasonable duties as directed.
Candidates will require:
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A minimum qualification at level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline and full membership of an appropriate professional institute. i.e., Chartered Institute of Professional Development (C.I.P.D)
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Have a minimum of 5 years satisfactory experience in a human resource management role with demonstrable experience in employee and industrial relations
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A current full class B drivers’ license and access to own car
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Ability to work under pressure with a demanding workload
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Good IT skills – especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Flexibility and a strong problem-solving approach to issues
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Experience with HR Software Systems and Time and attendance systems
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Results driven, ability to deliver on specific objectives and targets.
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Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills.
