Junior HR Business Partner, Dublin
Location: Dublin City Centre & Hybrid
Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose Contract
The purpose of this role is to act as a partner to the business providing HR guidance and advice to ensure the provision of a quality HR service that aligns with the overall business and people strategy.
What you will do:
* Act as a trusted HR partner on employee relations, performance, retention, and HR projects
* Build strong relationships with People Managers to deliver HR solutions aligned with strategy
* Provide expert advice, coaching, and support on HR practices and policies
* Lead assigned HR workstreams and contribute to organisational projects
Employee Relations and Performance Life cycle
* Act as the first point of contact for People Managers in assisting and advising on ER, conflict resolution, performance and employee wellbeing issues, with a focus on early intervention and alternative dispute resolution.
* Provide support and coaching to People Managers on probation and performance processes
* Provide up to date advice and support around the legal and regulatory environment
* Participate and support People Managers and employees in informal and formal hearings, as appropriate, e.g., investigations, disciplinary, grievances
* Act as point of contact for employees requiring an employment permit, supporting on employment permit applications where required
* Ensure HR Policies & Procedures are up to date and in line with legislation
Employee Retention
* Ensure the roll out of agreed Retention strategies to include Employee Check-Ins, Stay Interviews, and Exit Interviews
* Use analytics, gather data to proactively identify and address factors that impact employee retention across the Organisation and support People Managers with actions plans
* Partner with People Managers ensuring the retention and development of high performing employees
* Measure the effectiveness of retention strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement
Comps and Benefits
* Lead for Long-term sick absence for the Organisation providing support and guidance to People Managers and employees on best practice
* Manage the retirement process for the Organisation in consultation with the Senior HR Manager
* Support the Senior HR Manager and/or HR Director in benchmarking for the business as required
* Use HR metrics and data to drive business outcomes
HR Projects
* Act as HR Lead in the project management of agreed key HR Projects ensuring successful completion within agreed timelines
* Proactively identify HR projects to ensure continuous improvements for HR Processes and HR Services delivery
General
* Ensure compliance GDPR requirements and accurate reporting.
* Participate in Organisational working groups as required
What you will need:
* Qualified HR Practitioner with a third level degree in a HR related discipline and member of CIPD
* 4 years' experience in a HR Generalist role with an in-depth experience, understanding and knowledge of employee relations, performance management and HR best practices
* Operates with high level of integrity and confidentiality
* Strong Employment law knowledge essential
* Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy
* Ability to influence across all levels
* Innovative approach to people solutions, with a strategic mindset
* Proven project management ability, can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly
* Strong analytical and report writing skills with proven experience of using people metrics to add value to all people matters
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to work well under pressure with excellent planning and organisational abilities
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
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