HR Generalist

We are looking to recruit a HR Generalist to join our award winning team here in The Connacht Hotel.

Job Title: HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Group HR Manager

Function:

The HR Generalist will provide a wide range of HR support services to the business and will be the first point of contact for all operational HR queries from the business. This role is an on-site role and will report to the Group HR Manager and there will be full support and advice available for dealing with more complex HR issues or queries.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment process - screening CV's, liaising with candidates, and hiring managers, Interview scheduling, interviewing, pre-employment queries, reference checks, preparing offer letters, processing hires and assisting with on-boarding activities.
• Provide support to all new starters, acting as a point of contact for HR-related queries such as contracts, prepare letters for employee’s requests e.g., Bank, Employment Confirmation, visas, permits/ leave, payroll, etc. (end to end recruitment)
• Lead Training and Development Compliance and support data analytics/metric improvement initiatives.
• Develop and update HR Policies and Procedures as necessary, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.
• Guide and support all level of staff members with employee relations, recruitment, inductions, grievances, performance management etc.
• Communication: Co-ordinate company-wide communication and ensure branding is consistent with Group
• Maintain HR analytical tools, reporting and dashboards. This includes maintenance of data to support analytics need and ensuring accuracy and consistency of key data sets, reports, and Metrics.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data and system integrity.
• Follow all environmental, health & safety rules and procedures and participate in safely and environmental activities to improve the workplace for all employees.
• Preparation of HR Reports, analytics & KPIs, maintain workforce measures and metrics to ensure visibility and accountability
• Coordinating and delivery of induction program to all new employees through Training Portal
• Ensure all employee records are up to date, accurate and in line with GDPR and HR Data Retention Policy
• Employee Relations: Support workplace investigations and provide advice on disciplinary procedures to ensure that Managers are coached in dealing with staff issues. Also assist employees who may have queries re the process
• Provide advice and support to all managers in relation to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and help develop the TMS Time attendance system Alkimii
• To create an environment which promotes employee morale and encourages the team to have pride in their workplace
• Lead and Drive the Sports and Social committee.
• Assist the Group HR Manager with ad-hoc HR projects
• Work closely with all relevant parties on employee engagement and wellbeing

Core Competencies

• Customer focused
• Proactive
• People person
• Leadership
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Approachable

Professional requirements and Experience:

• 3rd Level degree CIPD qualification
• Ability to display complete professionalism and discretion at all times
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, practices and employment law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an engaging level of confidence & enthusiasm
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a HR role which includes recruitment experience in a hospitality sector would be beneficial
• A good work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude in your approach to work
• Excellent computer skills and IT literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good understanding of employment law, natural justice, and appreciation of fairness
• Good understanding of employee engagement, motivation, and leadership
• Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative
• Good administration skills coupled with strong capacity to plan and organise

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galway, CO. Galway H91 K5DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person