Our client based in Co Wicklow is seeking a HR Specialist for a maternity cover contract – 15 months.

Are you ready to embark on a dynamic journey in the world of Human Resources? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and skilled HR Specialist to be a key player in our client’s team. If you’re passionate about enhancing the employee experience and driving HR excellence, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Your Role:
As an HR Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to create an exceptional employee experience. You’ll collaborate closely with our HR Operations Manager and the HR team to provide a range of services that include talent acquisition, administration support, onboarding, compliance, and more. Your focus? Enhancing the employee journey while aligning with our business needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Skilfully handle HR admin services, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Lead the charge in making the employee onboarding process a breeze, collaborating with IT for process optimisation.
• Be the guardian of HR systems, managing reporting and correspondence, and ensuring data integrity.
• Spearhead talent acquisition efforts, collaborating with HR and Business Managers to meet staffing needs.
• Foster relationships with external partners and educational institutions, positioning us as an employer of choice.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

Requirements: 

• Exceptional organizational and people management skills.
• Proven credibility, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and strong planning abilities.
• Persuasive verbal and written communication skills.

Desired skills and experience

• Associate CIPD qualified with a degree in HR or related discipline and at least 3 years’ HR experience in a commercial setting.
• Advanced IT skills and familiarity with HR systems.
• Proven project management experience, coupled with process improvement expertise.
• Solid understanding of HR best practices and strong report writing skills.

If this sounds like the HR Specialist role for you and you have the desired skills and experience, send your CV to Colette today or connect with Colette on Linkedin!

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