About the job

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next HR Specialist?

Location: Dublin 2, as part of our hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in the office)

Contract type: Perm

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• 3-4 years previous HR experience
• Third level degree, preferably in HR or related area of study
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is essential, as well as experience working with MS Office applications
• Affinity to technology (SAP experience would be preferable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills is essential
• Strong team player and flexible in their approach to work
• Excellent communication skills to include written and verbal communication
• Strong administration and support skills with the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask in a busy environment
  
  

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

Performance Management

• Assist in all areas of the Performance Management process for the firm
• Support the business with navigating the performance management system/process
• Reporting of performance management completion rates
• Liaise with the global performance management team
• Present at scheduled performance management training virtually and in person

Promotions Process

• Manage all aspects of the promotions process
• Work with the business to identify those eligible for promotion
• Manage the promotions system and partner with IT to implement any changes
• Create promotions announcements for publication on our internal intranet (x5 per year)

Probation process

• Assist with the probation process for new joiners across the firm
• Manage the probation system and work with IT to implement any changes
• Report on probation completion/cross check all dates are captured accurately
  

Pre-employment Screening

• Responsible for the screening process of employees working on specific client sites
• Liaise with external screening provider to request pre-employment screening for employees working on specific client sites
• Track pre-employment screening completion and keep the business up to date with progress
  
  

General

• HR Projects – Manage ongoing or new HR Projects as they arise
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal support groups and the business
• Adhoc HR Reporting
  
  

Your Team

The People Function comprises of over 60 people and is central to the success of the firm.

Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

Benefits

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Discounted health insurance
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Frequent social events to help you build your network
• Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
• Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
• Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
  
  

Career progression

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/careers/graduate/inclusion-diversity.html to learn more.

Apply

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button.

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