People Operations Officer

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As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning "The Other House" in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career in the People function? We are offering a six-month contract for a junior role to support our People Business Partner in Cork, covering Ireland, UK and the Channel Islands. This six-month placement as a People Officer would give you the opportunity to build broad knowledge and capability in the areas of employee relations, engagement and management support.

• Supporting the People Business Partner with management of employee relations cases and delivery of effective management support, including direct communication with employees, managers and third parties as needed;
• Managing the timely communication of updates to relevant people for allocated work;
• Preparing and submitting occupational health referrals and insurance claims with support from the People Business Partner as needed;
• Supporting the People Business Partner with the resolution of employee queries in a timely manner, signposting and educating where needed;
• Supporting the timely and accurate provision of data for monthly payroll;
• Supporting the preparation, review and updating of guidance for employees and managers;
• Supporting the preparation of People data reports when required;
• Updating and maintaining accurate employee records;
• Liaising with and supporting (alongside the People Business Partner) the People Service administrators allocated to Ireland, UK, Jersey and Guernsey.
• Providing general support for the People Business Partner as needed to enable effective People support for operational teams;
• Other tasks as may be required from time to time.

• Strong customer-service orientation;
• Open-minded and tolerant, with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to develop practical proposals to deal with novel situations;
• High degree of accuracy in reporting, communications and record keeping;
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and confident learning new IT applications;
• Strong organisational and time management skills;
• Seeks to consistently learn and develop knowledge and skills;
• Acts with integrity;
• Willing to speak up and share ideas;
• Takes a problem-solving approach;
• Sound understanding of issues of confidentiality and professional boundaries;
• Some prior experience in a team lead or supervisory function is an advantage;
• A relevant qualification is an advantage but not essential.

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole sevles to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.