The Wheel is Recruiting for a HR Manager

The Wheel is seeking to appoint a HR Manager on a full-time basis. The HR Manager will report to the CEO and is positioned to build on current operational HR practices while promoting a happy and productive workplace. 

Working as a key member of the management team, the HR Manager will lead HR Operations for The Wheel ensuring continued best practice in this area. The HR Manager will have strong knowledge and experience of employment law and employee relations in Ireland. They will have problem-solving and decision-making skills and will be expected to: 

• Lead on HR policy development and implementation
• Oversee recruitment and resource planning
• Manage staff training and employee relations 
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• The HR Manager will be responsible for the general HR service delivery at The Wheel while also supporting and enabling employee engagement. 

HR Operations

• Work closely with the SMT to ensure the consistent delivery of an efficient HR service within the organisation. 
• Serve as a point of contact for employees for all HR related queries
• Oversee the appropriate filing and maintenance of training records and documentation
• Oversee the implementation of performance feedback through probationary and annual review processes
• Maintain records of maternity leave, parental leave, absences, sick leave and holiday requests
• Maintain the Staff Handbook including all necessary staff relating policies and procedures
• Monitor legislative developments and changes and ensure policies and procedures reflect such changes
• Ensure the effectiveness of HR systems, policies and procedures and deliver improvements on an ongoing basis in conjunction with legislation changes. 
• Provide guidance, support, leadership and advice to line managers in relation to HR best practice including Employment Law, HR Policies & Procedures and staff relations. 
• Provide guidance, support and administration to line managers and employees on all aspects of employee relations issues including performance management, supervision, disciplinaries and grievances and as required
• Oversee the organisation’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Support the Senior Operations Manager in identifying staff team building opportunities
• Manage relationships with our HR partner – currently Adare Human Resource Management.

Recruitment 

• Support the Senior Operations Manager and other hiring/line managers in the recruitment, selection and induction of employees across the organisation (including reference checking, qualification and all other required certification checks)
• Work with line managers to develop job descriptions as required
• Ensure that managers engaged in recruiting are mindful of best practices as an equal opportunities employer
• Support line managers with selection of interview panels
• Participate in interviews
• Provide contracts of employment and all other HR documentation to all relevant employees
• Ensure new employees are provided with a copy of the Staff Handbook and that their signatures are obtained, indicating they have received & read their copy
• Oversee the onboarding of staff including office set up, training as appropriate
• Oversee the offboarding of staff including exit interviews, where appropriate.

Health & Safety 

• Implementation of Health & Safety Policy and ensuring compliance across the organisation. 

• Support Senior Operations Manager in identifying and scheduling staff Health & Safety Training.

General 

• Work with external HR Consultant to support Organisational Development, change management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in employment practices. 
• Build and maintain accurate HR filing systems in compliance with GDPR. 
• Co-ordinate and assist in the compilation of data and preparation of management reports. 
• Promote a positive, open, friendly and professional working environment. 
• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the CEO or other Senior Managers.

Application Details

For a full job description and application details, please see here.

Deadline for applications: 3 Jan 2025.