Role: HR Advisor

Location: Dublin Ireland – East Point Business Park. Must be willing to travel to client sites across the city.

Purpose:

To provide proactive human resource support to specific business practices in line with the HR strategy and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Country HR Director on both an operational and strategic level in a fast moving dynamic organisation.
• Act as 1^st tier HR support to client groups of technology and business process professionals based in Ireland.
• Support employee life cycle events for employees, including recruitment, on-boarding, development etc.
• Build effective relationships within the business, providing managers and associates with professional and proactive support.
• Advise managers and associates on statutory compliance and HR best practice e.g. disciplinary, grievance, maternity etc.
• Support a high volume of ER cases.
• Analyse ER data, identify trends and make recommendations on improvements to processes and practices.
• Design, develop and implement strategies, policies and trainings in line with organisational requirements.
• Work with an off-shore administration teams to ensure a robust and smooth HR administration service is delivered to associates.
• Contribute to the delivery of HR implementation plans with a special focus on employee engagement
• Actively support HR related projects e.g. induction, performance management, talent management
• Actively support BU related projects and implementation from a people perspective
• Preparation of weekly and monthly HR Reports (Attrition, Absence Management etc)

Desired competencies/behaviours

• Curious:

Future focused, inquisitive and open minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation.

• Personal credibility:

Builds and delivers professionalism through combining commercial and HR expertise adding value to the organisation and engaging stakeholders and peers. Is resilient and has an ability to find solutions to sometimes complex problems.

• Collaborative:

Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside the organisation.

• Skilled influencer:

Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Use information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.

• Driven to deliver:

Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness and purpose to deliver the best results for the organisation. Has a desire to develop and progress within the HR profession.

• Flexible outlook:

Able to deal with uncertainty and to manage a variety of different stakeholders happy to occasionally work flexibly in order to best support business objectives.

Required

• Degree in HR or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role providing expert advice to managers and employees preferably in a business process consultancy environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Suite
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).

About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.