HR Advisor & Administration Executive, Westport, Co. Mayo

at  Carraig Donn

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Flexible, can-do attitude for a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong detail-oriented administration skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with integrity, on own initiative, and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree in HR or Business, or any third-level degree with an additional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD certificate/diploma).
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an HR administration role, ideally within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with sensitive issues effectively.
• Experience in payroll would be an advantage

HR Administration:

• Update and maintain employee personnel records and systems to support growth.
• Assist HR Manager with updating policies in line with legislative changes.
• Manage contract renewals, probation review deadlines, training completions, and required licenses/visas.

Recruitment:

• Manage all stages of the recruitment process: advertisement, screening, interviews, offer letters, contracts, and induction.

Communication:

• Act as the first point of contact for stores and Head Office, addressing concerns and administering policies via e-mail and phone.

Data Management:

• Complete analysis and reporting of HR data, maintaining data integrity.

General Administration:

• Handle filing, drafting letters, updating spreadsheets and staff files, and chasing down paperwork.

Process Improvement:

• Focus on continuous process improvement to drive efficiency and team performance.
• Define best practices, share knowledge actively, and champion HR projects.

Team Collaboration:

• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Assist in training new HR team members.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with varying degrees of difficulty and priority.