HR / L&D Generalist

at  Russell Brennan Keane

RBK is one of Irelands leading business advisory and accountancy firms. With 60 years of experience providing professional advisory services to a range of clients in the mid to large corporate market in Ireland, our extensive client base is served from offices in Dublin, Athlone and Roscommon.

ABOUT US

We are a PEOPLE FIRST Professional Services Firm, delivering dynamic solutions and joined up service, where our people, clients, communities and our business THRIVE! We are Ireland’s largest indigenous chartered accountancy and business advisory firm with over 220 staff and 18 Partners in 3 locations: Athlone, Dublin, Roscommon. For over 60 years RBK has provided a wide range of tax, audit and accounting services to domestic and overseas businesses in Ireland.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar HR and L&D role.
• Experience working within a professional services environment would be an advantage.
• Human Resources CIPD qualification or similar desirable.
• Ability to manage and deliver full employee lifecycle HR solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently across all levels.

Working as part of a collaborative HR team, the HR / L&D Generalist will play a strong role in supporting various HR and L&D initiatives that align with the Firms People first principles and will actively support the team in the delivery of the Firms HR Strategic plan.

Reporting to the HR Director and the L&D Specialist, key aspects of the role will include:

• Support the development, implementation and delivery of the Firms Performance Management Program and continuing to enhance and develop the Firms feedback and coaching culture, enabling employees to develop to be their best.
• Guide employees through performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Continuous development of effective HR policies, ensuring the Firm is compliant with employment legislation and policies are clearly communicated to all employees.
• Assistance with talent planning initiatives, campaigns and staff resourcing across all levels.
• Ongoing development of onboarding and off boarding programs.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with Partners, Managers and staff, providing HR support and advice to support, fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Act as a point of contact for employee enquiries and providing guidance on employee relations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Generate reports on key HR KPIs, such as turnover, retention, and absenteeism. Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Provide L&D support through full training cycle i.e needs analysis, development, design, implementation and evaluation of training courses/learning events.
• Source L&D suppliers and online learning content.
• Maintain training records for all firm wide learning events
• Administer learning events including issuing participant invitations, dealing with queries and post event administration.
• Support the achievement of continuing professional development (CPD) at the Firm by monitoring and reporting on CPD completed and promoting CPD activity.