O'Briens Wines is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Generalist to join our team.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for employee relations, onboarding, compliance, training and development, and benefits administration, with a focus on ensuring a smooth employee experience from recruitment through the entire employment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience using HR systems such as Bizimply, Occupop & LMS, and be CIPD-certified with a strong knowledge of Irish employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Onboarding and Employee Engagement:

• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition into the organisation.
• Manage onboarding tasks ensuring all new hire documentation and systems are updated.

2. Employee Relations:

• Assist in handling employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.

3. HR Administration and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR).
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business needs.
• Support with HR reporting and analytics using systems like Bizimply and Occupop to help drive data-driven decisions.

4. Training & Development:

• Support employee training and development initiatives by identifying training needs and coordinating appropriate training programs.
• Track and monitor training through LMS systems to ensure staff development aligns with company objectives.

5. Benefits and Payroll Support:

• Administer employee benefits programs, acting as the point of contact between employees and external benefit providers.
• Support payroll administration by working with the payroll department and maintaining accurate Time & Attendance data in Bizimply.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up to date with HR trends and best practices to continuously improve HR processes and ensure they meet the needs of the business.
• Recommend enhancements for employee engagement, talent management, and overall company culture.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• CIPD Certification - Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar HR role, ideally within the retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and regulations.
• Experience using HRIS systems such as LMS, Bizimply, and Occupop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.