Human Resources Generalist

Description:

Grovelands Childcare are multi-award-winning early learning and care providers. Established in 1992, Grovelands Childcare now employ over 130 staff across our early years and administration team.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to take ownership of the HR function across our centres in Athlone, Tullamore and Mullingar.

This hands-on, standalone role is based in Athlone, with regular travel between centres. You will work closely with Directors and Centre Managers to support employees and ensure consistent HR practices across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

● Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and induction, probation reviews, exit interviews and offboarding.

● Manage employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes in partnership with Centre Managers and Directors, ensuring matters are addressed promptly, fairly and consistently.

● Coordinate and oversee staff supervision and annual appraisals, supporting Centre Managers with meetings, records and follow-up actions, and conducting meetings directly where appropriate.

● Identify and organise staff training and development with Centre Managers and the Director of Operations, maintaining records and monitoring mandatory training and renewal dates.

● Manage HR Locker and Time & Attendance systems, ensuring accurate employee records, attendance data and reporting.

● Liaise with Finance on employee pay, attendance, leave and payroll matters.

● Develop and maintain HR policies and employment documentation, and work with the Director of Operations to review and implement relevant policies and procedures, ensuring changes are communicated to staff.

● Ensure HR practices comply with Irish employment legislation, statutory requirements and GDPR.

● Promote staff engagement and a positive working environment, and coach Centre Managers in effective people management.

● Keep Directors informed of significant HR matters and workforce developments across the centres.

Education & Experience

● Minimum of three years’ experience in an HR Generalist or HR Advisor role, ideally in a standalone or multi-site environment.

● Degree qualified in Human Resources or a related discipline and/or CIPD membership.

● Excellent working knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.

● Experience managing HR systems.

● Strong IT skills.

● Full driving licence and access to transport.