HR Officer (SC24-501)

at  Stewarts Care

Stewarts Care
Reference
168702
Speciality / Area of expertise
Human Resoources
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Level 6 Qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in HR is essential, ideally with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
• Experience in healthcare, preferably in disability services, is desirable.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, employment law, and best practices.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in IT systems, including HR management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Driving licence is an advantage
  For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
  Type of Position
  Permanent
  Work Pattern
  Full Time
  Band / Grade
  Grade IV
  Salary
  €34,256- €53,304 per annum
• 
  Location Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  Reporting Relationship Head of HR or person nominated by them.
  Job Purpose The HR Officer will provide essential HR support across various
  functions within Stewarts Care. This role is focused on delivering
  efficient and effective HR services to meet the organisation’s needs,
  with an emphasis on employee relations, recruitment, and ensuring
  compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  Key Duties and HR Operations: Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including
  Responsibilities maintaining employee records, managing HR systems, and
  supporting recruitment efforts.
  Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees
  regarding HR policies, benefits, and general queries, ensuring timely
  and accurate responses.
  Recruitment: Support the recruitment process by posting job
  advertisements, coordinating interviews, and assisting in candidate
  onboarding.
  Policy Implementation: Assist in ensuring that HR policies and
  procedures are implemented effectively and adhered to across the
  organisation.
  HR Administration: Maintain accurate HR documentation, including
  contracts, records, and reports, and ensure compliance with data
  protection regulations.
  Performance Support: Provide assistance in performance review
  processes, helping managers and staff navigate performance
  appraisals and development plans.
  Compliance: Ensure HR activities comply with relevant employment
  legislation and Stewarts Care policies, including health and safety
  regulations.
  HR Projects: Contribute to HR initiatives and projects aimed at
  improving HR practices and supporting organisational goals.
  The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list
  of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
  required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which
  may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to
  the development of the post while in office.
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  Qualifications & Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
  Experience
  Minimum Level 6 Qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a
  related field.
  Experience in HR is essential, ideally with a minimum of 2 years in a
  similar role.
  Experience in healthcare, preferably in disability services, is desirable.
  Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, employment law,
  and best practices.
  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating
  initiative and problem-solving skills.
  Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to
  manage multiple priorities.
  High level of communication skills (both verbal and written) and
  interpersonal skills.
  Proficient in IT systems, including HR management systems and
  Microsoft Office applications.
  Driving licence is an advantage.
  This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned
  to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive
  and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned
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ROLE PURPOSE

The HR Officer will provide essential HR support across various functions within Stewarts Care. This role is focused on delivering efficient and effective HR services to meet the organisation’s needs, with an emphasis on employee relations, recruitment, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• HR Operations: Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including maintaining employee records, managing HR systems, and supporting recruitment efforts.
• Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, benefits, and general queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Recruitment: Support the recruitment process by posting job advertisements, coordinating interviews, and assisting in candidate onboarding.
• Policy Implementation: Assist in ensuring that HR policies and procedures are implemented effectively and adhered to across the organisation.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate HR documentation, including contracts, records, and reports, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Performance Support: Provide assistance in performance review processes, helping managers and staff navigate performance appraisals and development plans.
• Compliance: Ensure HR activities comply with relevant employment legislation and Stewarts Care policies, including health and safety regulations.
• HR Projects: Contribute to HR initiatives and projects aimed at improving HR practices and supporting organisational goals