Hr Advisor

Summary of Job:The primary function of this role is to provide administrative support whilst also assisting HR Colleagues / management to ensure an efficient and effective HR administration function is maintained which supports the business needs of the organisation. Key Functions:Managing Information, both electronically and in hard copy, in a sensitive and confidential manner ensuring compliance with relevant Data Protection Acts.Maintaining accurate records whilst ensuring compliance with employment laws across both jurisdictions.Planning and organising work both of self and others.Resource Management for own area of responsibility.Supervision and development of staff.Liaising with a wide range of individuals and organisations.Prepare reports and briefing material for senior staff.Responding to Departmental queries and meeting all statutory reporting requirements.Duties and Responsibilities.North South Pension Scheme Administration (NSPS).The HR Advisor will oversee the complete Pension Administration process, serving as the main point of contact with the NSPS Administrator. This role involves managing all aspects of pension related queries and providing timely reports. Additionally, the HR Advisor will address member queries, collaborate with the Finance Team and lead the submission of annual renewal data. Attendance Management.The HR Advisor will be required to proactively assist in all aspects of Attendance management administration whilst ensuring adherence to the relevant policies covering two jurisdictions. In all instances of attendance management administration, it shall be the responsibility of the HR Advisor to ensure that the Core Time and Attendance module is updated and adjusted accordingly.Recruitment and Selection.The HR Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting the organisations Recruitment & Selection processes across two jurisdictions. This includes tasks such as creating and reviewing job descriptions, preparing contracts, actively participating in interviews, overseeing reporting activities, and managing the complete end-to-end recruitment process. Pay and Conditions.The HR Advisor will ensure that Waterways Ireland's pay scales and any associated allowances are kept up to date with all associated pay increases/adjustments applied in a timely/accurate manner across two jurisdictions.Reporting.The HR Advisor will be required to utilise the CORE HR System to produce accurate statistical reports for senior management, Government responses and ad-hoc requests on an ongoing basis.TrainingThe HR Advisor shall assist in the coordination and provision of training for staff across all grades in the organisation and maintain accurate up to date records. Duties will also include providing training to groups and on an individual basis.Employee Relations.The HR Advisor will be required to deal with ad-hoc employee queries and respond proactively to Trade Union representatives..

Experience of using a Human Resources Management System to analyse data and produce relevant accurate reports within tight deadlines.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable interaction with people at all levels both internally and externally.

Experience of effectively managing your workload, demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing priorities for the efficient and effective completion of responsibilities.

Experience of maintaining thorough attention to detail and accuracy, to ensure effective service delivery while upholding a high standard of work.

Proficiency in the use of IT, including Microsoft office packages i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint etc. in a work environment.

Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in dealing with employee records and HR related matters.

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Experience and working knowledge of pension related administration activities and ability to apply this knowledge to any pension scheme.

A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a HR role.

Associate CIPD Member.