HR Onboarding Specialist (Contract)

About Glenveagh Properties

Glenveagh Properties plc takes pride in constructing homes and fostering community growth. As Ireland's first construction company accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, Glenveagh offers an inclusive workplace where everyone receives support and opportunities to advance their careers.

This role is situated at the company's modern Head Office in Maynooth, County Kildare.

Job Overview

We are seeking an HR Onboarding Specialist on a contract basis to manage daily HR activities involving recruitment, onboarding, reporting, employee engagement, and general administrative responsibilities. This position is a maternity cover and offers a chance to actively contribute to a dynamic and progressive HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding procedures for all new hires, ensuring they receive effective induction.
• Supervise and refine the onboarding experience for both candidates and hiring managers to maintain positivity.
• Regularly update hiring managers and stakeholders on onboarding progress.
• Identify and resolve onboarding challenges, employing a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.
• Maintain ongoing communication with hiring managers to strengthen working relationships.
• Organize and manage employee records meticulously.
• Collaborate with the HR team to advance HR initiatives focused on employee engagement, employer value proposition (EVP), and wellbeing.
• Handle general administrative duties to support HR functions.
• Assist recruitment campaigns by advertising jobs, screening resumes, arranging interviews, and updating the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Manage multiple shared email inboxes efficiently.
• Conduct reference verifications for candidates.
• Prepare and issue employment contracts.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in human resources or completed HR-related academic placement.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Fully authorized to work in Ireland.
• A degree in HR, Business, or similar fields is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in a comparable HR role is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across various organizational levels is advantageous.
• Experience managing shared inboxes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems will be considered a strong advantage.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Bonus scheme based on performance.
• Participation in a contributory pension plan.
• Access to a Digital Gym and wellness programs.
• Additional paid days dedicated to volunteering activities.
• Programs for continuous professional development with funding options.
• Employee Assistance Program offering support services.
• Regular salary reviews and adjustments.
• Coverage for long term illness.
• Life assurance providing peace of mind.
• Cycle-to-work scheme to support cycling commuters.

Diversity and Inclusion

Glenveagh is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages candidates from all community sectors to apply. The recruitment team welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations during the application or interview stages to ensure an inclusive process.