CREGG is delighted to be recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner. This role primarily will focus on public Sector tourism in West Clare. As the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for management, development, and promotion of a portfolio of signature visitor attraction sites throughout County Clare. The successful applicant will report to the Group Human Resource Manager and Shared Services Manager. Ideally the candidate will work closely with the General Manager, Senior Management and Line Managers within their designated visitor attraction site. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a range of Human Resources strategies including but not limited to managing the employee and industrial relations issues that arise, recruitment and selection, learning and development activities, maintaining the HR systems and data bases, time and attendance data, and employee wellbeing. The successful candidate will manage several industrial relations and employee strategies/ projects. This position will focus on service delivery and the achievement of quality standards and objectives. The successful candidate must be able to manage several industrial relations and employee strategies/ projects at a time. Responsibilities Recruitment and selection process evolving and maintaining a position as the Employer of Choice within the Clare region. Advise Senior Management and Line Managers with respect to employee relations and concerns. Manages the grievance procedure investigations in a thorough and objective manner. Initial point of contact within the company to interpret policy, law, and any collective agreement when recommending solutions to employee and industrial relations issues. Acts as a support to Senior Management and Line Managers as a change agent and supports change and transformation within the company and help lead the process and best practice. Manages and monitors training plans, including Induction, Educational Assistance Programming, Training Plan, SOP training, and all other training related initiatives. Act as the Freedom of Information Officer (FOI) for the Visitor Attraction Site and collaborate with the Group HR Manager on all FOI requests, clarifications, decisions, and appeals. Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) designate for the Visitor Attraction Site ensuring that all process, regulations, mapping are current and compliant and up to date. Provide Line Management to Office Administrator. Ensures that the requisite Performance Management Process is completed on time and that all appraisals are reviewed and signed by Senior Management and that action plans are initiated for the Company objectives for the year. Facilitate cooperative employee and industrial relations through twice yearly employee representation forum meetings, regular union reps meetings, one to one staff meeting with Senior Management and any other communication initiatives as directed by the Group HR Manager. Celebrate success and coordinate the Employee Wellbeing Initiatives. Participate in weekly and monthly departmental meetings with the Group HR Manager including completion of weekly progress reports and monthly reports. Ensure that all recommendations and approvals for new starters and rehires are approved and the relevant departments including payroll are notified. Ensure that the HR policy log and policies are reviewed and updated on a biannual basis and signed and approved by Senior Management. Complete monthly absence management reports and provide absence statistics for general reporting and advise Senior Management and Line Managers in the management of absence rates on site. Manage the Human Resource administration function ensuring that it is maintained and updated including internal databases. Participate in outreach activities to support associated tourist attractions as required. Provide input into the overall Human Resource Budget including resourcing. Qualifications Each candidate must be in an excellent state of health and be prepared to complete a full pre-employment medical. Have obtained a minimum qualification at level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline and/or full membership of an appropriate professional institute. i.e., Chartered Institute of Professional Development (C.I.P.D) Have a minimum of 5 years satisfactory experience in a human resource management role with demonstrable experience in employee and industrial relations. Must have a current full class B drivers license and access to own car. Good IT skills especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint High level of accuracy and attention to detail Flexibility and a strong problem-solving approach to issues Experience with HR Software Systems and Time and Attendance systems Skills: HR Human Resources Recruitment Onboarding HR strategy Policy Labor law
