Company:Dawn MeatsJob Title:HR & Payroll AdministratorReporting to:HR Manager & Site Operations ManagerContract Type:Permanent, full timeLocation:Kilbeggan Co. WestmeathRole Summary:Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries. We are currently recruiting a HR & Payroll Administrator to join the HR team and provide support to the site from a HR function.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be based at our Kilbeggan production plant and will have the following key duties and responsibilities:Deliver effective administrative support of HR activities including site recruitment, pre-employment checks, induction, preparation of contracts, absence management, discipline and grievance processes, employee engagement, communications, employee relations, and performance management. Assist with the recruitment of candidates from non-EU countries and the work permit process from start to finish including all administration around this process; Complete accurately all required documents to send to Shared Services during the employees' lifecycle; Responsible for the maintenance of all personnel files and records, ensuring all data is processed on a timely basis and in accordance with current data protection legislation; Generate and produce reports around long term absences, working time directives, employee turnover and annual leave; Conduct exit interviews and provide up-to-date data on labour turnover and stability of the workforce; Participate in investigations and disciplinary meetings where appropriate, ensuring accurate meeting notes are recorded and support Line Managers to operate to best practice standards; Work closely with the Employee Forums/Site Union representatives as appropriate, building on working relationships to improve and promote a positive employee relations culture; Become a 'Champion' of the Human Resources Information System (CoreHR), driving its utilisation for all HR related data in line with best practice under Data Protection guidelines; Assist with the graduate intake of trainees under the Company's annual Graduate Programme and ensure their development programmes are adhered to; Comply with all HR ethical audit requirements as driven by our customers and work towards best practice standards as set out within the ethical audit framework; Ensure that all HR information is managed confidentially and in accordance with GDPR guidelines; Process routine employee requests and provide relevant information and paperwork as required in a timely fashion; Keep up to date with new national employment legislation and Dawn Meats procedures. Provide any other administrative support that may be required; Provide support on HR projects and special events as required. QualificationsThe role will see the successful candidate tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy fast paced HR environment.The ideal candidate will have or demonstrate:Third level qualification in HR or relevant discipline is desirable; Minimum of 1 years' experience in a HR administrative role or similar; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proficiency in MS Office; Consistency in meeting deadlines; Ability to work with a diverse workforce population; Knowledge of CoreHR would be an advantage. Previous payroll experience would be an advantage; INDLP