HR Services - Senior Associate - Dublin

HR Services - Senior Associate 

Location: Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No
Business Area: UKI Core Business Services
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

The Talent Team sits within our Core Business Services (CBS) function, providing crucial support to EY Ireland’s 4,000+ employee strong workforce. The team is involved in nearly every stage of the employment cycle; from new joiner queries to managing changes to terms and conditions of employment to managing the leaver’s process for the firm.  Our primary focus is to create an extraordinary place for individuals to create their future and have a challenging and rewarding career however long they choose to stay with us.

We do this by collaborating with the business in leveraging our talent, building out an engagement culture, challenging ourselves and focusing on innovation. You can discover where you want to go and seek out the experiences, learnings, skills and relationships that will shape your career and beyond and be inspired by great leaders so you can lead and inspire others throughout your career journey.

The opportunity

The role of HR Senior Associate within the HR Services team is to provide a wide range of employee lifecycle activities supporting over 4,000 employees across the Republic of Ireland firm (UKI and FSO). The team currently has a staff compliment of 10.

Your key responsibilities

•    Processing contractual changes for employees including changes to contract (hours, level, salary and benefits), contract extensions, transfers/secondments
•    Delivering excellent service in line with HR processes and ensuring service level agreements are achieved
•    Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current EY policy and processes and employment legislation
•    Proposing improvements to procedures, documentation and templates 
•    Managing various HR processes for the firm (eg: annual leave, leave of absences and changes to terms and conditions of employment) 
•    Managing the firms right to work and absence management processes
•    Ad-hoc HR projects as they arise 
•    Prepare reports for management to summarise data and show trends
•    Develop HR solutions by collecting and analysing information, recommending courses of action
•    Consideration of requests in accordance with the firm' policies and re-directing inappropriate requests and/or obtaining sanction for non-standard solutions
•    Support monthly payroll checking, sending payroll instructions to our provider and advising employees on payroll related queries 
•    Liaise with onboarding & recruitment teams in processing monthly contractual payments to employees via payroll (referral, relocation & sign on bonuses)
•    Monthly payroll auditing 
•    Provide support with the firms myReward benefit portal and benefit administration including private healthcare etc.  
•    Manage HRS processing ISQM controls   

Skills and attributes for success

•    High attention to detail 
•    Strong organisational/prioritisation skills
•    Problem solving skills
•    Strong judgement
•    Ability to manage own workload to changing priorities
•    A team player

To qualify for the role, you must have

•    Bachelor's degree preferred with strong academic record.
•    Minimum of 3 years’ administration experience within a human resources environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

•    Good working knowledge of operational HR systems, preferably Success Factors
•    Good working knowledge of MS Office with a focus on Excel and Word
•    Good knowledge of working with an external payroll provider

What we look for

We are seeking a motivated and self-starting individual to join our HR Services team. You will have experience in working in partnership with a fast-paced business and have the proven ability to be solution oriented and forward thinking.  You must be prepared to push boundaries and challenge the status quo as we strive to deliver our business plan in an everchanging environment and across multiple locations with regional teams in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Waterford. 

What working at EY offers
 
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:
 
•    Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
•    Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
•    The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
 
•    Hybrid Working
•    Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
•    Web Doctor
•    Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
•    Free Gym Membership
•    Travel Pass
•    Maternity & Paternity Leave
•    Bike to Work Scheme
•    Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
•    Tech MBA paid by EY
 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
 

Career Progression
 
•    When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
•    Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•    As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•    Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•    Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
•    We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
 
 

Inclusion & Diversity
 
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
 
We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
 
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
 
Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.
 
Apply now.
 
IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.