The key focus will be on maintaining positive employee relations, employee and management development, hiring selections, compensations, workplace effectiveness and performance management.  Along with line generalist support, the HR manager will provide input to, and have ability and experience in, leading the development and implementation of strategic HR projects and programs designed to create a high performing workplace.  

The position is based in Galway, and requires some travel to our Dublin site to maintain a presence with client groups at that location.

This HR Manager must be an expert in his/her profession and must be comfortable acting as a change agent for a dynamic and evolving technology organization. 

•At least 6-8 years of human resource experience with a strong emphasis on coaching, employee relations and project implementation.

•Exposure to quality and thoughtful employee relations, performance management and management development.

•Outstanding project management, communication, interpersonal, multitasking and program development skills.

•Personal qualities that demonstrate leadership, confidence, sound judgment, enthusiasm, commitment and ethics.

•Experience with training and development initiatives and delivery a plus

•Advanced comfort level with software programs such as Powerpoint, Excel etc.  Must have aptitude to quickly learn HRIS systems.

•Education:  BA/BS in HR or Management or CIPD qualification required.

Primary Responsibilities:

End to end recruitment for roles based in Dublin and West of Ireland 

•Partner with hiring managers to understand business unit and candidate requirements to assist in the development of a highly screened candidate pipeline.

•Consistently source high quality candidates for all business areas utilising various sourcing channels, including job boards, campus recruiting, third party vendors.

•Develop sourcing strategies for the organisation’s immediate and longer term recruitment needs.  Identify proactive methods of recruitment and continuously look for new ways to improve candidate pipeline. 

•Manage recruitment administration including job postings, correspondence with candidates, interview scheduling, offer and onboarding management, coordinating background investigations, and data management.

•Participate in recruiting events such as college campus recruiting and job fairs. 

•Conduct interviews using a behavioral/competency-based interviewing technique.

•Remain current on market trends, compensation practices, and employment legislation.  Share relevant market trends with hiring managers in the organisation.

•Produce weekly activity reports on recruitment status.

Requirements:

•Minimum of 5 years recruitment experience.  Previous in-house recruiting experience essential 

•Personal qualities that demonstrate leadership, confidence, sound judgment, enthusiasm, commitment and ethics.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Demonstrated understanding of the employment market 

•Knowledge of web & traditional techniques to source candidates.

•Excellent interviewing skills and practices.

•Strong IT Skills 

•Primary degree