We are recruiting for a Senior HR Generalist / HR Lead for a pharma company based in Dublin South.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR Operations lead to join our clients team. This role will play a critical role in managing and optimising HR processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting the overall HR function. This position requires a blend of operational expertise, strong analytical skills, and a passion for improving HR systems and processes.
As you will be occasionally travelling between company locations, you must have your own transport, with a full clean driving licence.
Key Responsibility and Result Areas:
HR Process Management:
- Oversee and manage daily HR operations, including employee onboarding, offboarding, and records management
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with legal requirements and company standards
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement HR technology solutions
- Be the point of contact for HR processes and internal audits, and for ensuring accuracy and compliance with the quality management system
Payroll & Benefits:
- Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly payroll process
- Build a proactive relationship with the Finance/Payroll team and seek opportunities to streamline processes
- Responsible for benefits administration on a periodic basis (pensions, health insurance, fleet), supported by the HR Advisor
Recruitment and Onboarding:
- Oversee the onboarding process for all sites to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires, including contract generation and monthly induction delivery
- Responsible for overseeing recruitment for the distribution site to ensure adequate resourcing and skills needs are met in a quality and timely way
Employee Relations:
- Be a first point of contact for employee inquiries and issues, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures. Refer complex ER matters to the HR Manager
- Take ownership of absence management for all sites, providing advice to managers on relevant policies; managing referrals to Occupational Health, and providing proactive management of long-term cases
HR Systems and Technology
Performance Management & Learning Administration
Suitable candidate should have the following to qualify for this role:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with previous experience in a HR operations or service delivery role with responsibility for all aspects of the employee lifecycle – Minimum of 5 years’ experience
- Previous experience of working within a multi-site environment with an ability to manage multiple stakeholders who often have different priorities
- Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment laws, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR technologies; experience with Success Factors is a plus
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Results-focused, hands-on style with a passion for results
- Proven to quickly establish credibility and to forge effective working relationships both internally and externally
On Offer:
- Salary of €60k to €66k
- Bonus
- Hybrid working on completion of probation
- Additional Benefits