Join Our Team as a Assistant HR ManagerAre you passionate about people and workplace excellence? We're seeking a proactive and organised Assistant HR Manager to support our HR Manager and senior leadership team in delivering an effective and people-focused HR service. Ideal for someone with experience in healthcare, homecare, or another fast-paced, regulated environment, this role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle, advising managers on people matters, and helping ensure HR processes remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with business goals.Role and ResponsibilitiesImplement the HR strategy across Manor Homecare in partnership with the HR Manager to support organisational objectives.Assign and coordinate tasks for HR Generalists, ensuring consistent HR support across all areas.Support recruitment and selection with the Recruitment Manager, including tracking KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities.Liaise effectively with Payroll, Recruitment, Training, Compliance, Clinical Governance, Area Managers, Department Heads, and other stakeholders to maintain smooth HR operations.Work with the Management Team, Area Managers, and HR Generalists to ensure all employees complete induction, mandatory training, and follow-up requirements in collaboration with the Training Team.Support the HR Manager with HR open days, employee initiatives, and HR projects, including aligning Policies and Procedures with Emeis Head Office.Manage employee relations matters, conduct investigations, support managers throughout ER processes, and keep the HR Manager updated on all cases.Oversee employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, absence management, probation management, appraisals, and ensure all records are accurately maintained.Ensure the Employee Handbook, contracts, and policies remain compliant, up to date, and reflect current legislation and company requirements.Provide coaching, guidance, and advice to managers on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and HR policies.Ensure compliance with legal and operational HR standards, including work permit registrations, visa renewals, and related documentation for EU and Non‑EU employees by liaising with the Compliance team.Conduct HR audits across all areas, prepare necessary reports, follow up on corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement.Support employees and managers with day-to-day HR operational matters and build trusted working relationships across the organisation.Collaborate with the wider Management, Clinical Governance and Operations teams to maintain aligned, efficient HR processes across all areas.Lead HR processes related to talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, and employee engagement initiatives.Ensure accurate working-hour records are maintained in collaboration with Area Managers and support payroll data collection when local teams are unavailable.Monitor and manage sickness absence in line with policy and ensure appropriate follow-up and reporting.Promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the organisation.Support the development, improvement, and rollout of HR policies and ensure alignment with business goals.Prepare, analyse, and distribute HR metric reports as required.Participate in HR initiatives, audits, and additional assignments as needed.Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceCIPD Qualified or relevant HR qualificationA minimum of 5 years' experience in a responsible and varied HR role ideally in a multi-site environment, preferably in healthcare or the hospitality/Multisite industry.Strong understanding of local employment laws and regulations. Experience in case management with stakeholders to include unions and workplace relations commission.Solid HR skills in payroll, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation, and workforce planning.Proven ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with business objectivesSolid understanding of Irish employment law keeping abreast of significant developments that impact upon the workplace.Experience in transformation situations with successful participation in change management efforts and exposure to TUPE desirable.Commitment to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact, discretion and integrity.Experience with generating and analysing HR metrics to drive business results along with proven and reliable business acumen.Proven ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with business objectivesAbility to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong results-orientation and sense of urgency with a focus on service delivery; willingness to be hands-on with a "can- do, will-do" attitude.Essential:Have a clean full driving licenseDesired:Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is advantageous but not essential.Full Job Description on RequestJob Type: Full-timePay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:Maynooth, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person