HR Advisor

ABOUT VALSOFT CORP.:

Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 118+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management.

INVESTMENT APPROACH:

Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are Entrepreneurs who Buy, Enhance and Grow Software Businesses. That’s right; we don’t sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to create a firm and place a premium on customers’ and workers’ well-being over short-term goals.

CULTURE:

Valsoft is more than just a place to work; we’re a team. We mean it when we say people are our greatest assets, so investing in them is our number one priority. We create an environment where our employees feel first-day-on-the-job excitement, day after day, creating a culture of high performers and collaboration. We celebrate our milestones, and we’re proud of them. We Dream Big, Stay Humble and Stay Hungry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

You will join a group of companies that has a global HR presence across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe, currently consisting of 22 companies and looking after 600+ employees. The team consists of a Director of HR, who sits in the UK, who you will report to directly with 2 HR professionals in NAM. We are part of a larger group organization which is headquartered in Canada and, as such, will have the opportunity to tap into other HR resources from differing groups/portfolios of which we have a HR presence throughout the globe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage first level employee relations casework, including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absences, retirements, any complex matters will be escalated to senior members of the team.
• Apply HR and business knowledge, evidencing appropriate decision-making skills.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and knowledge share best practices with them.
• Provide first-line advice on employment matters for employees and managers.
• Liaise with the payroll teams and communicate changes to employees effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out new starter inductions.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the organisation's strategic goals.
• Support change management processes.
• This is ideal for an individual who is looking to grow in their career with the opportunity to move into an HR managerial role.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a similar related field is highly desirable.
• 2+ years of experience in the field of HR, either in an generalist or specialist capacity, is essential.
• Excellent employment law knowledge to provide sound advice to managers.
• Problem solver and hands-on attitude is crucial for this role.
• Self-starter, able to work both independently as well as an active member of both business and HR teams.
• Must be legally authorised to work in Ireland.