HR Business Partner
We are seeking a seasoned and adaptable HR Business Partner to join our team supporting HR globally. This role offers a broad and dynamic range of responsibilities, providing an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR professional to make a significant impact on our people strategy and the overall employee experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities, sound judgement, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
As a key contributor within the HR team, you will take ownership of both strategic and operational HR initiatives, managing multiple priorities with confidence and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. HRIS & Data Management: Oversee end-to-end data workflows and reporting within our HRIS (currently Sage People), including performance management cycles, compensation workflows, pulse surveys, headcount reporting, and the employee communications dashboard.
2. Data-Driven Decision Making: Conduct thorough salary benchmarking, exit interview analysis, and other data-driven HR insights to support informed decision-making and strategic HR initiatives
3. Global Payroll Management: Manage payroll input files and collaborate with outsourced payroll providers across multiple global locations, ensuring relevant authorities seamless execution and compliance
4. Compliance & Audit Support: Liaise with Revenue providing accurate data for CSO reporting and supporting both internal and external audits
5. Leave & Absence Management: Track and manage all types of employee leave, ensuring policies are adhered to and records are accurate
6. Employee Relations Expertise: Advise and guide managers on a variety of employee relations issues, including absence management, performance matters, and employee engagement
7. Process Improvement & Efficiency: Continuously review and improve HR and payroll processes, streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
8. Global Benefits Administration: Administer and support the renewal of employee benefit schemes across global locations, ensuring competitive offerings and smooth management.
9. HR Policy & Future of Work: Drive the development and refinement of HR policies and processes, incorporating innovative practices such as hybrid working models to meet future business needs
10. Project Leadership: Lead and participate in various HR projects, supporting alignment with business objectives and contributing to the growth of the organisation
11. Recruitment & Onboarding Support: Manage recruitment activities and liaise with HR Co-ordinator to ensure smooth co-ordination of onboarding processes within the team
12. HR Documentation & Administration: Manage the preparation of employee contracts, probation reviews, promotions, remuneration letters, work permits, and references, while ensuring thorough record-keeping and compliance.
Skills & Experience:
13. Broad HR Expertise: 4+ years of experience in a broad HR role, ideally within the software or technology sector, with demonstrated experience in both operational and strategic HR functions
14. Adaptability & Initiative: Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capability to navigate and thrive in a fast-moving, high-volume environment where quick thinking and initiative are key
15. Proven Payroll Experience: Expertise in managing payroll related activities across multiple global locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations
16. Technological Proficiency: Proficiency in HRIS systems, particularly Sage People, and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Teams and SharePoint)
17. Organisational Excellence: Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and execute with precision
18. Change Management: Experience in effectively managing change in a growing, evolving business environment, with a focus on continuous improvement
19. Strong Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
20. Analytical & Data-Driven: Demonstrated numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to produce insightful reports and provide data-driven recommendations
21. Discretion & Integrity: Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
22. Judgement & Practicality: Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and make pragmatic decisions that balance business needs with employee welfare.
23. CIPD qualification essential
Desirable:
24. Sage People Expertise: Experience using Sage People is an advantage
25. CIPD Qualification: A degree in HR is highly desirable
26. Recruitment & Onboarding: Experience in recruitment and onboarding is advantageous
Datalex's purpose is to transform airline retail. Datalex is a market leader in airline retail technology, offering unique products that enable airlines to drive revenue and profit as digital retailers. Datalex has a strong track record of delivering digital retail transformation for progressive airline brands worldwide such as Aer Lingus, easyJet, JetBlue, Air China, Edelweiss, Air Macau, Air Transat, KLM, Turkish Airlines and Trailfinders. The Group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and maintains offices across Europe, the USA and China. In 2023, Datalex was awarded the 'Great Place to Work®' and 'Best Workplaces in Tech™' certifications. Datalex plc is a publicly listed company, on Euronext Growth, Dublin.
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