Your new company Your new company is a well-established organisation based in Galway and another office in Dublin with employees nationwide.
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The business continues to expand and is investing in its people function to support this growth.
This role is within a small HR team, offering the opportunity to contribute to a developing HR function in a fast-paced environment.
Your new role As HR Coordinator, you will report to the HR Manager and work closely with one other HR team member.
This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on recruitment and training coordination, along with exposure to broader HR activities.
Your responsibilities will include managing end-to-end recruitment processes, sourcing candidates through social platforms, liaising with external stakeholders, and supporting hiring managers throughout interview processes.
You will also coordinate training schedules, onboarding programmes, and compliance-related training records.
In addition, you will support day-to-day HR operations and contribute to improving standards, processes, and efficiencies, with the opportunity to help move HR processes towards more digital solutions over time.
Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Workforce Management: Coordinate recruitment for site and office-based roles, including advertising jobs, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
Ensure compliance with labour regulations and employment contracts.
Manage onboarding (and offboarding) processes, including ensuring that all workers have required certifications.
HR Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in compliance with GDPR Manage HRIS software, updating employee details, leave management, and payroll data.
Track and report on absenteeism, turnover, and site-specific HR metrics to management.
Training and Development: Coordinate continuous professional development for site staff, including technical skills, health and safety, and leadership training for site managers.
Work with external training providers to ensure that employees receive mandatory training and certifications.
Collaborate with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and industry standards.
Maintain training records for all employees, ensuring certifications are up-to-date.
Organise health and safety training for new and existing employees, including first aid, manual handling, and other mandatory courses.
HR Projects & Reporting: Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement, diversity, and retention, specifically tailored to a construction workforce.
Assist with project-based HR tasks such as mobilising new teams for new projects and scaling down HR resources when projects close.
Help organise company-wide events, team-building activities, and employee social activities, ensuring inclusion of site-based staff.
Assist with grievance handling, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, adhering to company policies and legal guidelines.
Stay informed about changes in employment law, safety standards, and industry-specific legal requirements.
Assist with audits and prepare documentation for legal compliance and industry certifications.
Additional miscellaneous tasks assigned within the HR Department as required What you'll need to succeed 2-3 years experience in a HR role, with a focus on recruitment and/or training A relevant HR qualification or degree Experience sourcing candidates via social media platforms Previous exposure to dealing with external stakeholders Strong organisational and communication skills The ability to manage pace and priorities effectively A proactive approach with an interest in improving processes and systems What you'll get in return A competitive salary for the right candidate Hybrid working model following probation Flexible working hours Employer pension contribution of 5% after probation Additional benefits including death in service and income protection Exposure to a varied HR remit within a growing organisation What you need to do now If you are interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now to submit your application.
Interviews will include an initial online screening followed by a face-to-face interview with senior leadership, with the option to fast-track suitable candidates.
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Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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