HR Generalist- 2 yr FTC

About your New Employer:

Our client is a large financial institution, located in Dublin City Centre. They are looking for a full-time HR Generalist, who will be brought in on a 24-month Fixed Term contract, starting as soon as possible.

This role would be on a hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week.

About Your New Role:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment life cycle from building job specifications, interviewing, scheduling, coaching hiring managers etc.
• Organise the onboarding process ensuring a smooth induction process
• Support global mobility moves including work permit applications
• Provide advice on employee relations matters to help manage HR queries
• Support the HR team to manage employee relations issues including preparation of minutes, correspondence and co-ordination of Occupational Health referrals 
• Assist with performance evaluations, providing feedback, and employee development programs
• Provide guidance to employees and managers in utilising the performance management tools
• Consistently monitor performance and probation review completion metrics
• Provide guidance to employees and managers in the application of HR policies and practices
• Proactively review and make updates to HR policies and procedures in response to legislative or organisational changes
• Ensure compliance with GDPR standards
• Support the coordination of learning and development initiatives by scheduling training sessions etc.
• Work with the Head of HR on all HR initiatives and cover all administrative tasks required
• Support the annual student internship and graduate trainee actuarial recruitment programmes, working with the recruitment team and hiring managers
• Co-ordination of on-campus events and careers fairs
• Support all cyclical processes to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective HR service
• Compile and share key HR performance metrics that provide insight to the employee agenda and drive change and efficiency
• Gather and monitor data across all facets of HR including absence, headcount, attrition and recruitment 
• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payroll input
• Support employee engagement, wellness and diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Support the HR team on current and future HR projects including the EU pay transparency and the annual employee engagement survey
• Ensure all HR documentation and files are current and compliant with legal standards
• Act as a subject matter expert on the HR systems and monitor and encourage usage 

What Skills You Need:

• 4+ years’ experience in a HR administration or generalist role
• Previous experience in professional services or financial industries is ideal
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline is required
• CIPD qualification / membership
• Knowledge of HR policies and practices
• Working knowledge of Irish employment legislation
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint 
• Experience of using SuccessFactors is an advantage 
• Strong attention to detail 

What’s on Offer: 

• Possibility for contract extension, to be determined toward end of fixed term
• Competitive compensation package including a bonus structure
• Health Allowance
• Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme