Full Time 12-month Fixed Term Contract position
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

Role Overview

We are hiring an HR Specialist (12-month fixed-term contract) to support the CITO function and European Teams during this transformation. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced and evolving environment, where you will play a hands-on role in supporting HR operations and key people processes. You’ll gain broad exposure across the employee lifecycle while working closely with experienced HR professionals and business leaders, making it an ideal role for someone looking to grow and develop their HR career.

What you will help us to achieve

Support day-to-day HR operations

Help manage employee and organisational updates in our HR system (SuccessFactors)
Support changes such as promotions, salary updates, and team restructures
Work closely with HR, payroll and managers to ensure changes are delivered smoothly and on time
Assist with employment contracts, documentation and HR processes

Be involved in core HR processes

Support performance and compensation cycles (communications, timelines, reporting)
Help coordinate workforce planning and approvals processes
Assist with employee relations administration and HR case coordination

Support hiring, onboarding and employee experience

Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support recruitment activity
Help onboard new hires and ensure a smooth joining experience
Support probation tracking and follow-ups

Get involved in learning, wellbeing and compliance

Help track mandatory training and support learning initiatives
Support wellbeing and health & safety programmes
Act as a contact point for occupational health coordination

Work with HR data and insights

Produce and analyse people reports and dashboards
Help identify trends and support data-driven decision making

Be a trusted HR contact for managers and employees

Provide guidance on HR policies and processes
Support managers with people-related queries and challenges
Help deliver HR communications and manager briefings

Support projects and continuous improvement

Get involved in HR projects and wider people initiatives
Support internal audits and process improvements
Help create clear and engaging HR communications

What you will need to be successful in the role

1 to 2 years’ experience and a general understanding of core HR areas such as recruitment, talent management and employee relations
Comfortable using HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors) and managing employee data with accuracy
Confidence working with data, including producing reports and spotting key trends or insights
Good knowledge of tools like Excel and PowerPoint to support reporting and presentations
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences
Curious and eager to learn new ways of working, seeking innovative process improvements
Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
Proactive and adaptable, with a focus on problem solving, delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines

About us

Canada Life Group is the top-level European holding company for Great-West Lifeco’s European insurance, reinsurance, and asset management companies, with business operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Isle of Man.

European Technology sits within Canada Life Group and encompasses the technology community across all European entities - Irish Life Group, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Europe, as well as Central Technology Services - Europe. European Technology supports the business strategy and collaboration of technology across all European divisions. There are multiple IT units within European Technology, each with its own individual set of technology platforms.

European Technology has evolved significantly and is now focused on bringing market-leading speed, agility, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation to enable the delivery of strategies across the European businesses. To meet these challenges, a new strategy has been established, driving forward our commitment to innovation and excellence.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.

CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

HR Specialist - 12 month FTC (maternity cover)

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