ABOUT US

Established in 2000, Boulder Media has become one of Ireland’s largest animation studios. Combining our passion, expertise, and experience, we believe in the power of our creativity and our ability to deliver world-class animated entertainment experiences. Boulder has produced many great shows, including Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, The Amazing World of Gumball, El Tigre, Wander Over Yonder, My Little Pony: Pony Life, DC Super Hero Girls, Transformers Cyberverse, Danger Mouse, Cat Burglar, and the Netflix hit feature film – My Little Pony: A New Generation.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Line managers, Team leads, the HR Manager, and other members of the HR Team to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are rolled out, implemented, and adhered to appropriately across the business to optimise business performance;
• Act as a trusted advisor with HR Manager, to line managers and team leads on all employee relations, performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues by providing a professional and credible HR service;
• Act as a key operational resource to the business by advising on best practice, supporting the development and implementation of robust and appropriate people strategies and initiatives to the business to ensure achievement of current and future business requirements and performance targets;
• Creation of contracts and agreements in line with the Talent Acquisition and Development Team to ensure Boulder Media fills all roles within a timely manner;
• Manage and co-ordinate on-boarding and off-boarding, including pre-employment, induction, exit interviews, etc.;
• Build on the delivery of best practice HR processes and compliance;
• Ensure smooth operational practices for all HR initiatives and services by proactively resolving HR issues with the aim of effectively executing the business strategy and objectives;
• Provide HR advice and guidance to employees throughout all stages of the employee life cycle, ensuring the management of our people is in line with company policies, processes, and procedures while also ensuring legal compliance;
• Support a communication strategy that is transparent and positive for all employees, maintaining channels for communication at all levels.
• Advise and mentor line management and team leads in the effective operation of the performance management process and liaise with TA&D on development and skills training programmes;
• Support the implementation of Company-wide people initiatives within the business through communication, coaching, and effective guidance of team leads and line managers;
• Partner with the business management team in the roll-out of HR projects as required in support of the development of the business;
• Maintain and update Boulder Media’s HRIS and other databases to ensure employee data is up to date and that information is available to support business planning and decision making;
• Report on metrics across the business, as required (e.g., annual leave balance, leavers, and new hires);
• Prepare, compile, and maintain payroll files, liaising with the Finance team, to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll;
• Participate in any Project work with the HR Manager, including new systems, new processes, and engagement strategies;
• Any other duties company management may from time to time deem necessary and reasonably required.

What would we look for?

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Animation industry experience is a distinct advantage
• A CIPD-accredited HR qualification
• Experience with the creation of robust HR processes
• Member of CIPD, desirable
• Working knowledge of Irish employment law and a focus on keeping this current
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Strong communication at all levels of the business
• Keen attention to detail in all areas of the role
• Ability to always display professionalism and discretion
• Positive and proactive approach to problem resolution and bringing ideas
• Show flexibility in relation to work activities and a proven ability to multitask and perform under pressure
• Ability to work on your own initiative and equally as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent computer skills and IT literacy, which must include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the business across all aspects of HR, delivering best-in-class processes, procedures, and practices to ensure the successful execution of the business strategy and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Line managers, Team leads, the HR Manager, and other members of the HR Team to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are rolled out, implemented, and adhered to appropriately across the business to optimise business performance;
• Act as a trusted advisor with HR Manager, to line managers and team leads on all employee relations, performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues by providing a professional and credible HR service;
• Act as a key operational resource to the business by advising on best practice, supporting the development and implementation of robust and appropriate people strategies and initiatives to the business to ensure achievement of current and future business requirements and performance targets;
• Creation of contracts and agreements in line with the Talent Acquisition and Development Team to ensure Boulder Media fills all roles within a timely manner;
• Manage and co-ordinate on-boarding and off-boarding, including pre-employment, induction, exit interviews, etc.;
• Build on the delivery of best practice HR processes and compliance;
• Ensure smooth operational practices for all HR initiatives and services by proactively resolving HR issues with the aim of effectively executing the business strategy and objectives;
• Provide HR advice and guidance to employees throughout all stages of the employee life cycle, ensuring the management of our people is in line with company policies, processes, and procedures while also ensuring legal compliance;
• Support a communication strategy that is transparent and positive for all employees, maintaining channels for communication at all levels.
• Advise and mentor line management and team leads in the effective operation of the performance management process and liaise with TA&D on development and skills training programmes;
• Support the implementation of Company-wide people initiatives within the business through communication, coaching, and effective guidance of team leads and line managers;
• Partner with the business management team in the roll-out of HR projects as required in support of the development of the business;
• Maintain and update Boulder Media’s HRIS and other databases to ensure employee data is up to date and that information is available to support business planning and decision making;
• Report on metrics across the business, as required (e.g., annual leave balance, leavers, and new hires);
• Prepare, compile, and maintain payroll files, liaising with the Finance team, to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll;
• Participate in any Project work with the HR Manager, including new systems, new processes, and engagement strategies;
• Any other duties company management may from time to time deem necessary and reasonably required