HR Manager

My client, Hygeia, is seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic HR Manager to join their growing team. Hygeia Garden Care is 85 years in business with an established market position in Ireland and is currently embarking on an ambitious growth strategy. Their own manufacturing of market leading home & garden care products under the brands Mosgo, Hytrol, Greenforce & Gouldings is complemented with agencies from companies such as Sutton’s Seeds, Thompon & Morgan Seeds, Johnsons Lawn Seed and others. Hygeia Garden Care is experiencing very strong growth and is now recruiting to fill a new position of HR Manager to work 20 hours a week.

They are seeking applications for the role of a HR Manager. The post holder will contribute to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives, that provide employee orientated, high performance culture, that emphasises empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, good attainment, and ongoing development of a skilled and talented workforce.

The role is based in their office in Oranmore,  20 hours a week.

This will include the following:

General HR administration

Create, update and maintain employee personnel files in line with applicable legal requirements, i.e. GDPR & HIQA. Administer & support employee health and safety, welfare & wellness. Develop, update & maintain policies & procedures.

Participate in developing & achieving department goals & objectives. Participate in development & implementation of succession planning.Participate in administrative, team & other meetings as necessary, as a representative of the HR department.

Identify opportunities and recommend changes to increase performance, reduce cost, and positively impact metrics through analytical approaches, including the tracking of key data and analysing trends in Human Resources, Recruitment, and the broader HR team.

Development of an employee orientated company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Job Objectives

Employee Relations – conduct investigations, disciplinary hearings, & grievance hearings, in line with Company policy. Strong experience with exposure to handling ER cases at all levels. Ensure compliance to Employment Law, i.e. work permits etc.

Compensation & Benefits – Administration of Company pension and complete benefits suite. Review, update and administration of benefits pack and discount scheme. Support & advise Line Managers in relation or employee issues. Support with employee services and counselling through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Absence Management – Liaise with Risk & Liability Manager to support Work Related Injuries. Follow up with team members on Long Term Absence and support through Welfare meetings. Manage sporadic absence through attendance monitoring. Co-ordinate OHA & Company doctor appointments.

Performance Management – support Line Managers with performance concerns. Management of Probation review and Performance appraisal system.

Training & Development – work in collaboration with the Recruitment team and Training & Development team, to facilitate Induction of all new employees, ensuring development of an employee orientated company culture

Retention & Employee Engagement – support Line Managers with the Retention Strategy. Manage the leaver process, conducting exit interviews as required. Compile weekly & monthly associate trends. Administer all retention initiatives and manage the annual calendar of events. Management of internal communications, employee forum, Newsletters.

HRIS Administration: Report writing & development, systems administration & systems configuration of in-house HRIS system (Softworks). Lead role for all systems development projects.

Qualification: HR Qualification preferable. CIPD Qualified preferable.

Knowledge:             Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.

Experience:           

Prior HR generalist experience is essential.

Experience in social care or a health-related discipline desirable but not essential.

Skills: Excellent communication skills. Proficient in written communication skills such as report writing. Highly organised with a strong attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels

Excellent IT and administration skills. Self-starter / Self-motivated. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment with a high level of attention to detail.

The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include, Bonus, laptop, phone, pension, 20 weeks maternity leave as well as paternity leave,

Candidates Must be eligible to work in the EU/Ireland,

If you have any queries don’t hesitate to ring me on 01 6351748 or email david@methodius.com

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence