We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Mediolanum HR team as a Senior Human Resource Generalist.
This role plays an important part in driving strategic people initiatives and supporting the organisation's continued growth. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will support circa 220 employees in a culture where talent and capability are the difference between achievement and excellence. This is a varied role in which the successful candidate will gain broad and deep experience and will get all-round HR exposure in an entrepreneurial organisation that looks to give our people the opportunity to express their potential to the maximum.
This is a great opportunity for a hard-working and focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting employees across the full HR lifecycle. This role focuses on process optimization, technology adoption, a open mindset to leverage on newer technology (like AI) and contributing to the design and implementation of modern and future looking HR programs. You will play a key role in delivering operational and strategic HR services, ensuring compliance with Irish employment law, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and develop their skills while gaining exposure to a wide range of tasks. Your contributions will directly influence employee experience and operational excellence.
Principal Duties of the position, including but not limited to:
* Deliver best in class full-cycle HR support to current and prospective employees.
* Responsible for the processing the monthly compensation and overall benefits administration (including deferral payment), with a focus on the automation of manual tasks and streamline processes to improve efficiency leveraging on best in class technology and new tools where possible (ie AI,
* Drive our new hire induction process, liaise with support services to ensure a streamlined onboarding experience for new starters.
* Lead on the management of probation process, providing advice to managers whilst ensuring adherence to employment law.
* Be a trusted advisor by providing support and guidance on HR related matters to managers and employees and be a point of contact for employee queries. Handle employee relations matters, with the support of the HR team.
* Maintain and evolve our contractual documentation (Staff Handbook and HR policies in general) to reflect best practices and legal standards.
* Manage the HRIS to meet legislative and company requirements, and support with HR Metrics reporting, through the utilization of a bespoke internal analytical tools to enable data-driven decisions.
* Contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives and projects that shape the future of our workplace.
* Oversee our wellbeing agenda, partnering with external providers and promoting events that support employee health & wellbeing.
* Keep up with evolving employment legislation and HR trends to ensure we remain progressive and compliant.
Skills and Competencies:
* Proficiency in HR systems.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
* CIPD qualification is highly desirable.
* 7 plus years' experience in a HR role.
* Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
* Experience with process improvement and HR automation tools.