NABCO (National Association of Building Co-operatives) is Ireland’s national federation for the co-operative housing movement.
This role is an opportunity to work within an organisation that leads on the development of social, economic and environmental sustainability in Ireland through co-operative effort. The successful candidate will have the ability to make a substantial contribution not only to the human resources elements of the Association but will assist in the delivery of the overall strategy.
The role is a two-year fixed-term contract, which may be renewed. It is a part-time role working 5 mornings per week from 9.30 to 14.00 with a 30 minute lunch break.
Salary will be discussed with the successful candidate.
Outline Job Specification
Lead on the delivery of the key strategic objective:
Build a HR and learning community where knowledge and experience is shared, and where staff are supported to try new ways of doing things and are assisted in developing their careers.
Key Responsibilities
General HR support; acting as first point of contact for all HR issues, supporting and advising line managers on the implementation and adherence to HR policies and procedures, providing support in all aspects of administration concerning contract management, absence management, probationary periods and any other HR management processes and attendance and contribution in meetings as appropriate
Support the development and implementation of the HR and training strategy including ensuring certain procedures and processes are followed in all areas of the business.
Develop, implement and maintain a suitable performance management system, including development of overall goals and objectives.
Ensure that NABCO develops and implements all relevant legislative requirements.
Develop and implement a staff welfare programme.
Ensure operational effectiveness of the organisational competency framework within the context of recruitment, staff development and career progression
Benchmark the NABCO remuneration and rewards policy against the market and ensure that senior management are briefed on current trends.
Develop an effective staff communication plan including updating the Executive team.
Ensure all recruitment is carried out in line with policy and in compliance with relevant legislation.
Issue and maintain contracts as required.
Maintain the Staff Handbook and ensure staff are familiar with its contents.
Provide appropriate advice to the executive team on HR issues.
Act as Secretary to the Health & Safety Sub-Committee.
Review and maintain staff records, including attendance and sick leave records. Identify and assist in implementation of areas of improvement.
Complete the payroll on a monthly basis.
All other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Finance
As the organisation is a co-operative, the successful candidate will be required to assist in the enhancement of policy on Cooperative Social Responsibility (CSR)
Qualifications:
CIPD Membership or equivalent, postgraduate qualification desirable
Experience:
5 years relevant experience within a HR function.
Experience of developing and implementing HR policy, plans and initiatives
Experience of change management
Organisational Knowledge:
Knowledge of performance management systems / key performance indicators
Knowledge of change management and organisational development processes
Professional Knowledge:
Knowledge of HR Planning
Knowledge of Employment legislation, processes and institutional framework
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating business acumen
Acting decisively
Seizing accountability
Holding people accountable
Building effective teams
Self-awareness
Growing others
Commitment to NABCO
Leading change
The position is located in central Dublin.
NABCO is an equal opportunity employer.
Letter of application together with Curriculum Vitae should be sent to hr@nabco.ie by 12 noon on Friday 26th June 2015.