HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist – Fixed Term Contract (12 – 18 months)

Reports to: HR Manager

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training which provides aviation training to airlines, MROs, and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious HR Generalist seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Essential Job Function

• Assist in the HR Strategy as appropriate.
• Review & assist with updates to HR policies & procedures.
• Provide HR advice to Line Managers and employees throughout all stages of the employee life cycle, ensuring advice is legally compliant and in line with company policy & procedure.
• Advise on best practice, supporting the development and implementation of robust initiatives that deliver against current and future business requirements.
• Provide support to the HR management group and take the lead on certain projects as advised on HR-wide initiatives 
• Assist in Company wide activities and diverse engagement programmes. 
• Act as a point of contact for Managers and Staff on queries and promote a consistent approach.
• Pro-actively contribute ideas towards continuous improvement within and outside the HR department.
• HR analytics and reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Payroll and benefits administration.
• Support performance management and the review process,  including probations.
• Seek to review and improve our post-orientation onboarding and induction experience for new hires.
• Management of the relocation process for new hires from abroad including processing Work Permit applications, booking flights and organising accommodation.
• Assist in recruitment process as required.
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding and administration of the apprenticeship programme.
• Support HR Business Partner with business requests and employee relations matters.
• Support with HR projects e.g. new systems implementation etc, 
• General Administration within the HR Department to ensure we are compliance ready at all times (e.g. updating systems, employee files, training and development records etc) 
• Support employee requests for confirmation, banking and other letters.
• Administration of the company pension scheme
• Assist in the HR Strategy as appropriate.
• Review & assist with updates to HR policies & procedures.
• Pro-actively contribute ideas towards continuous improvement within and outside the HR department.
• Assist in Company wide activities and diverse engagement programmes. 
• Support business communication strategy that is transparent and positive for all colleagues.
• Drive organisational and cultural change as part of the HR Team.
• Provide a professional and credible HR service, ensuring smooth operational practices for all HR initiatives and services. 
• Promote a professional image of the HR team maintaining the highest standards of integrity, security, confidentiality and trust at all times.

 Candidate Requirements

• Honours Degree in HR, or other related discipline is essential.
• 5 years’ previous experience
•  Broad generalist HR experience.
• Manufacturing, and experience of working in a unionised environment is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, coaching and communication skills. 
• Strong working knowledge of employment law 
• Self-motivated & resilient with the capacity to work under pressure.
• Strong negotiation skills & strong attention to detail
• Positive “can do” attitude is key.
• Ability to work on own initiative and have a solutions-based approach.

Typical Working Conditions

·Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.· Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.· PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.· Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.

Closing Date

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date for applications: 13 / 05 / 24

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Agencies

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