HR Coordinator

Part of the ABP Food Group, C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially-formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer’s wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly-automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we’ve developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise.

The exciting new role of HR Coordinator has now opened at the company headquarters in Mullingar. Reporting to the Group HR Manager and working closely with the Group HR team, the HR Coordinator will be involved in HR system administration, recruitment, employee engagement, wellbeing, talent development and much more. There is huge potential for the right candidate to develop within the company. This is a busy role where no two days are ever the same!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the People Management Process including recruitment, onboarding, new starters, leavers and contract administration.
• Process administrative tasks related to recruitment and selection, including job requisitions, interview schedules, medicals, and reference checks.
• Use HRIS SuccessFactors (SAP) to administer aspects of the employee files, e.g. employee detail updates, annual leave checks.
• Manage logistic arrangements for training programmes and associated meetings
• Work with HR team to develop onboarding process and associated collateral and resources
• Work closely with the Group HR Manager in talent and performance management reporting to ensure effective communication.
• Work with the Early Careers team to support graduate, apprentice and student intake to C&D Foods
• Coordinate workplace events that drive focus on engagement and wellbeing across the business.
• Develop content for and update the Employee Portal (SharePoint) to provide communication to colleagues across the business.
• Review current workplace HR policies to ensure aligned with relevant employment legislation.
• Point of contact for HR-related employee queries, arrange on-site meetings as necessary.
• Support the HR Team with ongoing project activity to deliver an exciting and ambitious People Agenda!
• Support the HR Manager and team as and when requested.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR Degree or CIPD qualification or working towards same
• Experience (min 1 year) of HR in a fast-paced environment.
• IT proficient with strong capability in working with systems and software applications
• Demonstrates efficiency, productivity, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and accuracy.
• A natural curiosity and a “can-do” attitude
• Proactive, solution-oriented and innovative
• A team player who is comfortable to challenge respectfully and keen to make improvements to the way things are done
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

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