KPMG Ireland Hiring for HR Assistant Job at Dublin Full Time

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next HR Assistant?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Assistant

Contract type: 12 Month FTC

This role forms an integral part of the People Function and sits within the HR Operations team.

The role requires someone with solid HR general systems experience (ideally SAP) and who will work closely with the Business in terms of maximising efficiencies across the HR Operations area as well as solid knowledge of HR policies, in particular all areas pertaining to Family Leave (i.e. Maternity leave, Parent’s Leave etc)

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

HR Systems

• Dynamic fast paced environment dealing with transactions/lifecycle events for over 4,200 staff. With large SAP day to day transactional work – joiners/leavers/transfers/promotions/changes to working hours etc, attention to detail and organisation skills are crucial to this role

• Working closely with our payroll department on all ROI and NI payroll issues i.e. general monthly payroll as well as handling and element of sickness/maternity/parental/paternity benefits and any other social welfare/revenue queries, administering any data changes as required

• Manging the Onboarding of high volumes of new joiners at various times during the year to very tight timelines e.g. #circa 400 graduates, and various Placement/Intern programmes

• Managing the *HR Service Now module in turning HR calls around as efficiently as possible. (automated HR queries helpdesk)

• Working closely with our IT SAP team in terms of continually enhancing our day to day transactional processes to ensure maximum efficiency for end users

HR Policies

• Responsible for the processing and administrative procedures emanating from some of our HR Policies and Procedures requests, in particular, sickness absence, leave of absence as well as managing all system requirements for the Firm’s Flexible working arrangement queries i.e. part-time requests, as well as hybrid working requests.

• While at all times working with Payroll each month in ensuring accurate leave entitlements, work schedules and any associated changes in payments are processed.

General

• Given the size of our Firm, the successful candidate would also work across multiple HR projects during the year.

• This role would also handle any changes to the HR Intranet site, managing ongoing changes as they arise from a legislative perspective and ensuring all updates are reflected accurately on the KPMG Policies webpage.

• The ideal candidate should have strong People Skills, excellent client focus, be proficient in their technical abilities, and their attention to detail should be at the highest level possible. They should also have a genuine interest in working with and supporting internal systems with a view to maximising reporting capabilities across our flexible working initiatives.

• The successful candidate will be required to work on their own initiative and also as part of a wider People Function team, therefore good communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite for this position, as well as the required skill set and attributes as outlined below:

• Ideally 2/3 years’ experience in a HR role

• Experience in handing areas of HR Policies and procedures but specifically in handing and processing all queries emanating from Sickness Absence and other Family related leave processes

• Proficiency in SAP desirable

• Excellent internal client-service skills, providing a welcoming and helpful attitude at all times

• Maintaining independence, confidentiality and discretion in a professional capacity at all times

• Exceptional attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Affinity to technology, SAP experience in particular would be preferable – as well as intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Word skills

• Web/Intranet/HTML and experience desirable but not essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Discounted health insurance

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Frequent social events to help you build your network

• Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.

• Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland

• Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.

Career progression

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. 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. Visit https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/careers/graduate/inclusion-diversity.html to learn more.

Apply:

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Sharon Griffin.

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Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role.

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