HR Assistant

Job Description

A leading Irish law firm are seeking a HR Generalist to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on HR role; you will have the majority of your dealings face to face.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to continue their career in the professional / corporate services. Please note you must have experience working within a HR function in Ireland. The ideal candidate will be able to start at the end of September.

Salary - €45,000 - €50,000 DOE

Excellent benefits offered

Hybrid – 1 day from home, flexible

The Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Assistant, responsible for the day-to-day HR Support covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle. In addition, the role holder will coordinate the business support resources ensuring adequate cover throughout the firm and ensuring that dictaphone recordings are picked up and completed in a timely manner. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Onboarding – welcome employees as they join the firm, liaise with the Heads of Departments and the Technical Trainer to coordinate, and assist with the delivery of the firm’s induction programme. 
  • Probation - coordinate, schedule and facilitate the employee probation process.
  • HRIS administration – administer all employee leave requests, absence management and employee data
  • Coordinate and ensure full business support cover within the firm and be the first point of cover the business support team.
  • HR Advice – provide advice in line with best practice and firm policies and procedures.
  • Policy Updates and Renewal – ensuring all firm policies are up to date and reflect changes in legislation.
  • Culture & Environment – foster and encourage a positive and healthy working environment for all.
  • Wellbeing programme – promote employee wellbeing with within the firm.
  • Ensuring all HR administration is completed within a timely manner.
  • Grievance & Disciplinary – support the process within the firm where and when appropriate.
  • Support the recruitment process pertaining to the business support team.

Skills & Attributes required

  • 3+ years’ experience in a comparative HR role, preferably within a legal or professional services firm.
  • Experience using BambooHR would be ideal
  • Experience with face to face HR related functions, conducting meetings etc.
  • Committed and dedicated to the delivery of a best-in-class HR service.
  • The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  • A good communicator with a friendly manner to enable effective and positive engagement with workforce.
  • A professional approach displaying integrity and a respect for confidentiality and discretion.
  • An analytical mindset, critical thinking skills along with numeracy and IT skills.
  • A high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and diligence in carrying out all tasks.

 

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