HR Officer

Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client, is recruiting for a Human Resource Officer. Based in Dn Laoghaire, Dublin, this position is based off of a 9am-5pm, 35-hour workweek and will be fully on site. This is a 10 month contract role. The salary aligned to this position is €51,718 annually. The person appointed will operate as a HR Business Partner and provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the Human Resource Department, with particular responsibility for the administrative aspects of recruitment, interviewing, selection of staff, as well as providing administrative support to the Human Resource Director and assisting with the strategic development of the service to meet changing organisational needs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Accountability The person chosen will: Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Act with discretion when dealing with confidential Be responsible for the provision of administrative support services to their designated Ensure that a safe environment is maintained for staff and visitors in compliance with Health and Safety requirements and best practice. Being responsible for the day-to-day security of the work area to which assigned, with particular awareness of fire regulations and security arrangements. Keeping up to date with all relevant mandatory training for the Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and current HR issues together with actively enhancing your professional development. Specific Accountability Report to and be accountable to the Human Resource Director in all matters relating to the Personnel Function. Provide advice to Heads of Department and managers in relation to personnel and employee relations issues. Maintain and update the HR Information Management Participate in the development of HR Information Systems or other electronic systems within the HR Department. Qualifications The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, have: A 3rd level qualification in Human Resources or related course and (ideally) CIPD Minimum 2, Ideally 3+ years related experience in human resources functional area as HR Generalist, HR Business Partner or comparable role. Knowledge and management of Recruitment and Selection for the multidisciplinary team to include relevant policies and legislation. Good working knowledge of Human Resource Best Practice / Industrial Relations / Employment Law. Strong knowledge and experience of working with a HR Information System/Payroll Systems / electronic Time & Attendance Systems or equivalent. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal OUTLINE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drafting of job descriptions and person specifications, as agreed by each Head of Department. Drafting of advertisements for the media, website and other Liaising with Heads of Departments regarding interview dates, interview panel and format of question / marking system for interviews. Promotion of a favourable image of the Hospital to prospective employees, ensuring that enquiries and applications are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Preparing interview packs for the Interview Participation and decision making on interview boards as 2.0 HR SUPPORT & ADVICE Provide expert HR / ER support, direction and guidance on all HR Policies and Procedures to Managers and Staff throughout the Hospital to ensure compliance with best practice and legislation. Maintain effective communication protocols for dealing with managers and staff to ensure information is delivered is relevant, appropriate and timely and in line with NRH communications protocols. 3.0 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Constructing Contracts of Employment to meet with current and evolving statutory Liaising with the Payroll Department and ensuring appropriate information is processed to salaries with regard to starters and leavers, change of contracted hours, promotions, extension of contracts etc. Ensuring staff complement / staffing levels are not exceeded in any Department and keeping the appropriate records of agreed staffing levels per individual Department. Procuring Work Permits / Work Authorisations for non-EEA staff as required and providing information & advice re same to Heads of Department and staff. This Job description does not contain an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities. It will be reviewed from time to time in order to adapt and develop the role, according to service needs and hospital policies. Unijobs is an equal-opportunity employer Skills: Honest Hardworking dependable Benefits: Annual Leave