Job Title:HR GeneralistRole Type:Full-Time, PermanentPosition Reports To:Head of Human Resources & Communications (dotted line to HRBP)Department:Human ResourcesLocation:AGL Head Office, Maple House, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.Main Purpose Of JobThe HR Generalist will support Allianz Global Life's HR Team to deliver their HR strategy. This will be achieved by managing the end-to-end recruitment process, and supporting and contributing to cyclical HR processes and other initiatives including but not limited to employee engagement, talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and HR policy.Key Performance MeasuresManage the entire recruitment process using Success Factors, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and key stakeholders.Manage the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, ensuring competitive terms and maintaining high-quality service.Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Success Factors Recruitment & Onboarding module, ensuring optimal utilization of its capabilities.Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.Administer the Actuarial Graduate Programme in alignment with the actuarial resourcing strategy.Support employer branding initiatives by promoting Allianz Global Life at relevant networking events and creating awareness.Prepare and conduct the Annual Engagement Survey (AES), pulse surveys, and Great Place to Work surveys.Assist the action planning and execution of HR-led employee engagement, DE&I, L&D and other initiatives.Coordinate and facilitate Employee Engagement Champion meetings, ensuring actions are documented and accountability is maintained.Assist the HRBP and L&D Specialist with the annual talent management and succession planning process.Support the annual Performance Management process in accordance with established timelines.Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, providing advice in line with Company Policies. Assist with grievance, investigation, disciplinary, or other employee relations processes as needed.Support Reward colleagues in Reward with the annual compensation and variable pay cycles as and when required.Develop and maintain HR policies as assigned.Ensure compliance with all financial services regulatory requirements related to HR Generalist responsibilities at all times.Prepare and present relevant data analysis and reports as needed.Actively participate and contribute to the successful execution of HR projects and various HR activities as required.This job description shall not limit the duties which may be assigned to this role. The successful candidate shall be required to perform on a temporary or permanent basis such additional or different duties that the Company may reasonably assign to them from time-to-time.Key CustomersInternal:Group HR, local HR, CEO, senior management team, people managers and employees.External:Recruitment agencies, and other applicable vendors.Business CompetenciesEducation & qualificationsRelevant 3rd level qualification (e.g. HRM, Business and Management or similar); andAssociate membership of CIPD.Professional Competence2 years minimum in managing end-to-end recruitment processes (cross-functional and up to senior manager level);2 years minimum of broad HR Generalist experience;Prior experience within Financial Services is advantageous.Product and Technical knowledgePrior experience across the key responsibilities pertaining to this role;Keeps abreast of developments in HR best practice and employment law;Knowledge of and prior experience in Fitness and Probity, the Individual Accountability Framework, and the Minimum Competency Code is advantageous.Commercial AwarenessKeeps abreast of external recruitment market developments and trends;Ability to identify potential resourcing and / or HR challenges, and provide specialist input to manage stakeholder expectations and support problem-solving as the SME.Personal CompetenciesPersonal ImpactBuild a reputation that instils credibility;Ability to lead recruitment and HR initiatives in a confident manner.Intellectual EffectivenessAttention-to-detail inherent within the candidate;Effective problem-solver with a solution-focused mindset;Ability to work on their own initiative;Manage a varied workload with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage stakeholder expectations.CommunicationExcellent verbal and written communication skills;Ability to tailor communication style according to the audience;Effective influencer and negotiator.Dealing with PeopleBuild successful and positive working relationships with key stakeholders;Ability to understand specific stakeholder needs and tailor advice accordingly.