People & Culture Specialist

People & Culture Specialist

15 Month Contract - Hybrid

Role Summary

Support the People & Culture team with the full employee lifecycle activities, from onboarding through to exit. Build strong working relationships with all People & Culture colleagues, collaborating to deliver the best possible HR service to the business. Actively contribute to identifying and implementing more efficient ways of working. Monitor, review, and update all HR policies and the Employee Handbook, ensuring these are in line with current legislation.

Employee Relations and Advisory

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on best HR practices and HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations and advisory matters, such as maternity and family-friendly processes, performance management, absence, disciplinary actions, grievances, and restructures. This involves attending meetings, taking notes, and leading when appropriate.
• Provide coaching and training to managers on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Leverage HR management information to identify areas of concern and guide managers in engaging more effectively with people processes.
• Stay updated with employment laws and regulations, providing guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
• Assist with the preparation of files for the Employment Tribunal and the Workplace Relations Commission.
• Prepare Data Subject Access Requests.
• Update relevant HR systems with policy updates as required.
• Collate reports relating to absence and employee relations matters on a monthly basis.
• Support the Employee Relations Manager with the current caseload as requested.

Employee Engagement

• Lead and implement engagement initiatives in key areas such as wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion, and Sustainability on behalf of the People & Culture team.
• Represent Ireland teal on all group engagement projects and activities.

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge and conversant with employment legislation.
• Proven experience of working in a generalist HR/People and Culture role within a commercial environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Experience of advising and dealing with senior management.
• Demonstrable experience in Employee Relations, working within a fast moving environment.
• Experience of SAP Success Factors.