HR Advisor

About Concern

Established in 1968, Concern is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries.

Concern's vision, our mission and our work are all defined by one goal - ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. Concern strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.

Our culture is values driven and we believe that our people are central to all that we do and are key to delivering on our goal of Reaching the Furthest Behind First. We are committed to ensuring a workplace where everybody feels valued and are enabled to succeed in their work and contribute to delivering on our mission.

Overview and Purpose

The HR Advisor-Ireland & UK is responsible for the delivery and implementation of a range of professional HR services within the Dublin, London and Belfast offices and the provision of advice and guidance on a range of HR and organisational change initiatives in order to support Concern in the achievement of its mission. The role holder will provide HR support and guidance to Senior Management, Departmental and Line Managers in the delivery of the organisational strategy in line with Concern's People Strategy.

Reports to: Senior HR Advisor - Ireland & UK

Terms: Contract until 31/12/2027, Full-Time, Hybrid role (50% of working week from Concern Camden Street office)

Salary: €57,683 - €64,092

Requirements: Willingness to travel to London and Belfast Offices

Benefits info: GB 2-6, HO T&C's

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Management to develop and implement people strategies that support their strategic and operational objectives;
• Represent the voice of SMT and Managers within HR to inform the creation of HR initiatives/priorities that meet the needs of the organisation;
• Act as a first point of contact for managers, providing best practice advice and guidance on complex employee relations, performance issues, conflict resolution and investigations;
• Manage and participate in, investigations that are required in response to the misconduct of staff, ensuring that at all stages investigations are compliant with employment legislation and best practice;
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to Senior Managers, Managers and staff within the Dublin, London and Belfast offices;
• Train, coach, support and offer guidance to management and staff on the application of HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation;
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition and Development team to inform succession plans for the relevant departments and support the recruitment activities of management level positions;
• Work closely with Learning & Development to ensure alignment between organisational needs and L&D initiatives;
• Support the review and development of HR policies and procedures;
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high performing work culture
• Provide on-call cover for the 24 hour emergency phone;
• Ensure that the organisation's values and policy commitments, including accountability, equality and safeguarding, are reflected in assigned responsibilities and contribute to a positive internal and external working relationships within the HR Overseas Team and with stakeholders/customers;
• All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern's values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values.
• All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern's emergency response as and when required.

Role Holder Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in the field of Human Resources, preferably with significant generalist HR experience;
• Strong understanding of employment law, GDPR and HR best practice;
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the confidence and ability to interact with all levels of the organisation;
• Ability to build strong working relationships and navigate complex organizational change initiatives;
• The ability to work as both part of a team and on own initiative;

Competencies

Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas:

• Managing yourself
• Influence, advocacy and networking
• Communication and working with others
• Delivering results

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date.

If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.

Important Information

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct supported by three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here.

The policies set out the behaviours and responsibilities that Concern staff, and all its representatives (including consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, partners, visitors, ambassadors and Board members) are expected to uphold. They also articulate Concern's commitment to safeguarding and protecting adults and children from harm in all aspects of our work. We will therefore do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

In this context, all staff and representatives of Concern have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern's core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies

Your Personal Data

During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.

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