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HR Generalist

Job description

**Job Title: ** HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Hours:  Part-time

**Contract Duration:**15 months

Location:  Dublin  (hybrid working)

 

Role Overview 

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career HR professional to join a creative, highly collaborative and solutions focused People team. This is a part-time vacancy (30 hours per week) that can be worked over 4 days, or 5 shorter days.

 

The successful candidate will report into the interim HR Operations Manager and support the HR team in the overall running of the department; they will assist in the implementation of policies and procedures, support with internal communications, recruitment and selection, talent management, employee and industrial relations matters, provide support on HR projects and contribute to employee wellbeing activities.

 

This role has a hybrid working model, with up to 3 days in the office each week and remainder working from home. The role boasts a competitive salary with benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, company contribution pension, income protection, life cover, maternity pay, educational assistance, employee assistance programme and more‿.

 

Key Responsibilities  

 

  • Recruitment & Selection – support in the full recruitment lifecycle, including graduate and internship programmes.

  • HR Administration - produce contracts of employment and letters of amendment, mass correspondence such as bonus letters, formal company-wide letters, etc. Monitor, input and maintain our HR systems. Keep accurate records of employee files. Assist in audits as required.

  • Onboarding/Offboarding – coordinate the onboarding and induction process for all new employees and exit process for leavers.

  • Performance Management - coordinate probation reviews and provide support in performance review processes.

  • Employee Relations – provide support and assistance to employees on people related queries. Support the HR team in ER/IR processes such as investigations, e.g. minute taking. Monitor HR mailboxes, responding to or escalating employee queries, etc.

  • HR policies, procedures - support and assist with the development and implementation of policies and SOPs.

  • HR metrics and reporting - preparation of relevant HR metrics and creation of various reports.

  • Coordinate and manage all aspects of training delivery, including logistics, scheduling, and communication with facilitators.

  • Work with SMEs to design engaging learning content (e.g. eLearning modules, workshops, job aids, or blended learning solutions), and track and report on training effectiveness.

  • Employee Wellbeing – support and coordinate activities throughout the wellness calendar.

  • Engagement – support and coordinate employee engagement via internal platforms. Support and assist in design, and distribution of engagement surveys.

  • HR Projects – support and assist in projects supporting the Mediahuis People Strategy.

  • Learning – maintain personal development and upskill where necessary to consistently deliver best practice.

  • Provide general support and assistance when necessary to the interim HR Operations Manager / interim HR Director.

 

Qualifications & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources and/or relevant CIPD qualification

  • 2+ years’ relevant experience in HR and/or Communications

  • The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of how a HR function operates, with experience in supporting on ER/IR cases.

 

Skills  

 

Behavioural

  • A solutions driven and client-oriented mindset with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service

  • A true team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to effectively coordinate multiple activities against tight deadlines

  • An agile approach to work

 

Technical

  • Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and its application

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Previous use of HR systems with a keen interest in data analytics. Experience with PeopleXD would be considered an advantage

 

 

What We Offer

At Mediahuis we are proud of our incredibly talented, smart, curious and uniquely creative people, and want to make your journey with us as rewarding as possible. Mediahuis offers exciting career opportunities and a range of benefits to support you professionally and personally. Some of these benefits are captured under Huis Harmony, our framework of physical, emotional, social, financial and intellectual wellbeing supports, and include:

  • An attractive remuneration package

  • Pension

  • TaxSaver Benefits

  • Educational supports

  • An actively managed career development plan

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Family and family leave supports

  • Digital gym classes

  • Numerous staff discounts

  • Social events

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Mediahuis Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from  individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.