Job Purpose
In line with the current strategy “Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth 2021-2024”, the HR&OD function within IDA Ireland is critical to the provision of an essential framework around resourcing needs, skill audit and assessment, succession planning, staff development function, along with providing support to staff directly by way of induction to the organisation, ‘on-boarding’ support, payroll administration, pensions administration, global mobility support, leave administration etc.
Key Responsibilities:
To monitor long-term sick leave and where necessary to co-ordinate and assist the application process for Income Continuance, liaising between the staff member, the brokers of the Scheme and the Organisation’s Occupational Health Provider.
To coordinate all leave management and ensure attention to detail and adherence to policies.
To coordinate resignations and exit interviews ensuring that all areas relating to a staff member’s resignation are addressed in a timely manner.
To assist with the administration of the Staff Resources Committee in IDA Ireland, ensuring links are made between corresponding documentation and any necessary actions reflected in HR documents.
To monitor all changes to employment legislation and Public Service HR policies and ensure IDA HR policies are updated, communicated to employees and updated on Athena.
To provide administration pension support the Pensions Executive.
To assist in the management and updates to the HR system, and to assist in the generation of reports as required, password changes and leave administration.
To assist with the HR Digitisation project and drive the implementation of the system.
To work with the HR & OD Manager in collaboration with other sister Agencies and the Department on queries when and where needed.
To participate on interview panels at the appropriate level and provide feedback candidates as necessary.
Providing a timely and responsive service to all HR queries.
Process all monthly payroll Notes to Accounts, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail whilst working closely with Payroll team.
To support on several strategic initiatives/projects, e.g. Graduate Recruitment, Recruitment Policy Development and HR Information System Development.
To promote learning, continuous development and knowledge sharing within the department and across the organisation, including a clear focus on development plans for all team members.
To ensure dignity, respect and equality are applied throughout the organisation and that a work life balance in the workplace is supported as much as possible.
To ensure that the organisation’s values of People, Professionalism, Passion for performance and achievement, and Public Service are always adhered to.
Excellent ability to exercise sound judgement, confidentiality and discretion is essential.
Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned.
Key Competencies
Client Focused Relationship Building
Negotiating and Influencing
Communications & Personal Effectiveness
Sales & Marketing
Knowledge of the Business
Networking
Creativity & Innovation
Project Management
Additional Requirements
A third level business related qualification to Level 7 standard on the National Qualification Network is essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
In-depth knowledge of computer packages, proficiency, and experience in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
Ability to work well under pressure, with attention to detail, and ability to meet challenging deadlines.
A full driving licence is an advantage.
Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development via opportunities, which may arise in IDA’s office network.
