Junior HR Business Partner, Dublin

Junior HR Business Partner, Dublin

Location: Dublin City Centre & Hybrid

Contract: Full Time, Specific Purpose Contract

The purpose of this role is to act as a partner to the business providing HR guidance and advice to ensure the provision of a quality HR service that aligns with the overall business and people strategy.

What you will do:

• Act as a trusted HR partner on employee relations, performance, retention, and HR projects

• Build strong relationships with People Managers to deliver HR solutions aligned with strategy

• Provide expert advice, coaching, and support on HR practices and policies

• Lead assigned HR workstreams and contribute to organisational projects

Employee Relations and Performance Life cycle

• Act as the first point of contact for People Managers in assisting and advising on ER, conflict resolution, performance and employee wellbeing issues, with a focus on early intervention and alternative dispute resolution.

• Provide support and coaching to People Managers on probation and performance processes

• Provide up to date advice and support around the legal and regulatory environment

• Participate and support People Managers and employees in informal and formal hearings, as appropriate, e.g., investigations, disciplinary, grievances

• Act as point of contact for employees requiring an employment permit, supporting on employment permit applications where required

• Ensure HR Policies & Procedures are up to date and in line with legislation

Employee Retention

• Ensure the roll out of agreed Retention strategies to include Employee Check-Ins, Stay Interviews, and Exit Interviews

• Use analytics, gather data to proactively identify and address factors that impact employee retention across the Organisation and support People Managers with actions plans

• Partner with People Managers ensuring the retention and development of high performing employees

• Measure the effectiveness of retention strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement

Comps and Benefits

• Lead for Long-term sick absence for the Organisation providing support and guidance to People Managers and employees on best practice

• Manage the retirement process for the Organisation in consultation with the Senior HR Manager

• Support the Senior HR Manager and/or HR Director in benchmarking for the business as required

• Use HR metrics and data to drive business outcomes

HR Projects

• Act as HR Lead in the project management of agreed key HR Projects ensuring successful completion within agreed timelines

• Proactively identify HR projects to ensure continuous improvements for HR Processes and HR Services delivery

General 

• Ensure compliance GDPR requirements and accurate reporting.

• Participate in Organisational working groups as required

  
  

What you will need:

• Qualified HR Practitioner with a third level degree in a HR related discipline and member of CIPD

• 4 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role with an in-depth experience, understanding and knowledge of employee relations, performance management and HR best practices

• Operates with high level of integrity and confidentiality

• Strong Employment law knowledge essential

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy

• Ability to influence across all levels

• Innovative approach to people solutions, with a strategic mindset

• Proven project management ability, can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly

• Strong analytical and report writing skills with proven experience of using people metrics to add value to all people matters

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

• Ability to work well under pressure with excellent planning and organisational abilities

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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