HR Generalist

Part-time: Three days per week, with potential to progress to full-time

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys varied work and has a strong background in employee relations?

MSS The HR People is looking for a HR Generalist to join our team. We provide outsourced HR and employment law support to companies across Ireland, from day-to-day onsite HR support to complex employee relations matters and specialist HR projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a range of clients and sectors, managing meaningful HR work with the support of an experienced team.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of HR Services, you will provide onsite HR support to clients, manage and support employee relations cases, and complete assigned HR projects.

Your work will include, but is not limited to:

• Workplace investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, appeals and Dignity at Work matters.
• Advising managers on absence, probation, performance, conduct and capability.
• HR audits and the review and development of employee handbooks, policies, contracts and terms and conditions.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, restructuring, consultation and redundancy processes where required.
• Preparing clear, accurate correspondence, reports and meeting documentation, and maintaining confidential client records.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ practical HR experience, gained in consultancy or an in-house HR role, with significant hands-on experience in employee relations.

They should bring strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and fair procedures, the confidence to conduct formal HR meetings, and sound judgement when handling sensitive workplace matters.

Strong writing skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several client matters are essential. They will be comfortable working independently, while recognising when to seek guidance from the wider team.

A relevant qualification in HR, Employment Law or a related discipline is preferred, although candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered. Experience in HR audits, policy and handbook development, and delivering training would be an advantage.

Proficiency in MS Office, a full driving licence and access to a car are required, as travel to client sites forms part of the role.

Working Arrangements

This is initially a part-time position of three days per week, with a view to the role potentially progressing to full-time in the future as the position develops.

The nature of MSS's work means that the role will involve a combination of working with the MSS team and attending client sites. Some flexibility will therefore be required depending on client needs and the work being undertaken.

Requirements

A third-level qualification specialising in Human Resources, Employment Law or a related discipline is preferred but not essential, experience in the HR Industry will be considered.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years' practical HR experience, ideally gained in a busy environment with significant exposure to employee relations matters. This experience can be through HR consultancy or in house HR Department experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience in areas such as workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, appeals and Dignity at Work matters.

Experience of HR audits, drafting or reviewing policies and handbooks, and reviewing contracts and terms and conditions would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong practical knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Good working knowledge of fair procedures and employee relations processes.
• Strong investigation and fact-finding skills.
• The confidence to conduct formal HR meetings and deal with difficult or sensitive workplace situations.
• Strong written skills, particularly in preparing professional HR correspondence, reports and meeting documentation.

·        Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in all work produced.

• Good judgement and the ability to recognise when a matter should be escalated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees across different client companies.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a number of client matters simultaneously.
• The ability to work independently while also knowing when to seek guidance or support.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office
• A full driving licence and access to a car, as travel to client sites will form part of the role.

Email david@mssthehrpeople.ie for more information or apply below.