About Us:

Bright Motor Group was founded in 1982 and is now one of Ireland’s leading Motor Retailers, representing some of the best-known vehicle brands including Ford, Hyundai, SEAT, CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial, Citroen, Suzuki, Peugeot, Opel and DS Automobiles in the Dublin area.

We have 8 showrooms situated at Airside near Swords, a further 4 at Navan Road and our Bray dealership. Local management are supported by a central management function based at Airside.

As a result of our ongoing expansion and business growth, we are seeking to appoint a positive and motivated individual to manage the Group human resource function.

About the role

The Group HR Manager will be responsible for the human resource function for a multi-disciplinary team of more than 200 employees. Areas covered include recruitment, training, career development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, disciplinary and grievance issues.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop planning strategies with line managers based on immediate and long-term staff requirements.
• Recruit staff after preparing job descriptions and terms of employment in coordination with line managers.
• Shortlist applicants for interview using a variety of selection techniques and interview candidates.
• Advise on remuneration packages and matters such as promotion and benefits.
• Manage payroll function.
• Maintain staff records using Group HR system, NaturalHR, and ensure that training records for all staff are kept up to date.
• Interpret and advise on employment legislation.
• Develop and implement policies on various workplace issues such as disciplinary procedures, absence management and equal opportunities.
• Listen to grievances and implement disciplinary procedures.
• Work with Manufacturers and Distributors to ensure that Dealer standards relating to staff and their employment conditions are maintained.
• Health and Safety and GDPR compliance
• Review attendance records and coordinate with line managers.
• Administer Employee Assistance Programme to provide staff welfare support.
• Prepare and design HR reports and provide key HR data insights and statistics including absenteeism, benefits, and retention data.
• Update and further develop Employee Handbook.

Qualifications, Skills & Work Experience:

• Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent professional body.
• Experience working within an HR function with responsibility for in excess of 50 employees.
• Knowledge of HR systems and processes including performance management, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Business awareness and commercial focus.
• Leadership and strong management skills.
• Technical competence.
• Integrity and approachability.
• Knowledge of Irish Employment law

What we offer in return:

This is a senior appointment and offers a salary package commensurate with the role including a very competitive basic salary plus company car, pension contribution, and a number of other benefits.

• Competitive basic salary
• Flexible hours
• Company car
• 20 days basic holiday along with bank holidays
• Additional days leave
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount
• Staff referral scheme
• Continuing CPD training.

We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups such as female applicants or applicants from ethnic minorities.