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Job PurposeTo oversee the Employment Advisory Team, ensuring that both our clients and our consultants have the best possible experience. To coach and guide the team in all areas of Employment Law, ensuring the highest standard and service provided to our clients. Job Overview To support and manage the team on a day-to-day basis, supporting on any escalated Employment Law queries the team may have. To oversee Consultants' performance and ensure they meet KPIs and quality standards whilst maintaining a high standard of service provided to clients. To coach, inspire, motivate and support the team as necessary to maintain strong working relationships within the team and with our clients. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * To be the first point of contact for the Employment Advisory Team regarding all Employment Law related queries including grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies and TUPE by providing guidance, support and advice in line with our clients policies, procedures and best practice, as well as commercially focused advice as required. * Providing support and guidance to the Employment Advisory Team with identifying learning and development needs as well as developing programmes and delivering training to enhance employee skills and development. * To develop and instil within the team a proactive, client focused and personalised approach, driving departmental KPIs to build relationships and enhance the client experience. * To lead the team to focus on continuous engagement of clients, ensuring that first class advice is being provided to clients and that the client understands the advice given when managing employee relations. * To demonstrate strong organisational prowess and effective time management skills to balance a varied and demanding workload. * To ensure the team are fully updated on Group products and additional services to drive referrals and engagement aiding rocket retention. * Ensure cases are handled effectively and cohesively within the team and that clients' expectations are met on all occasions. * To assist and lead in any recruitment and interviews for the department ensuring that staffing levels are maintained, and staff attrition is reduced. * To complete training with new and existing members of the team as identified and in line with our learning and development framework. * To complete quality assessments, observation meetings, live listening and side by side coaching sessions to ensure that quality meetings and documentation is being provided to clients on all occasions. Any areas of concern identified should be brought to the attention of the Head of Service along with any recommendations on how you propose to deal with the matter. * To deal with client service issues in a timely manner ensuring that a satisfactory conclusion is reached on all occasions, notifying the HR Advice Team Manager of such issues. * To assist with projects across the department and be responsible for the effective communication and implementation of any project work. * To conduct, where necessary, any formal meetings in line with the Employee Handbook. * To ensure that the HR Advice Team Manager and the Head of Service is kept up to date…

HR Advisor (Employment Law Consultants)Portfolios are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a HR Advisor to add to their team. This unique HR Advisory role is open to HR professionals looking to gain invaluable experience advising on a vast range of HR processes and procedures and Employment Law for over 30,000 clients in various sectors. There is also opportunity to earn additional money on top of your basic and to follow a fantastic career pathway with a clear route of progression. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing reliable and commercially focused HR and Employment Law advice over the phone to clients on all matters of HR from general to complex queries. You will take part in an excellent training programme and also the potential to gain a part post-graduate qualification. If you have a HR qualification, experience working within HR or studying your CIPD in your own time and looking for that foot in the door, this could be a good opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and your skills to further your HR career. This is the perfect chance to work for an award-winning organisation who have won awards as one of the 'Best Places to Work'. The shift pattern for the role is 37 ½ hours per week working 5 days out of 7 as rostered on shifts varying between 7.00am and 9.00pm. The core shift is 9.00-5.30 but every couple of weeks you may be on 7.00am-3.30pm, 8.00am-4.30pm or 12.30pm-9.00pm and will have to work a couple of weekends a year 9.00-5.00pm in addition to at least one public holiday per year. Once you are trained there is a requirement to participate in an on-call roster. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for: * To support all clients with quality advice in a productive manner to provide an efficient solution-based advice, either through email or call depending on client preference. This will be predominately calling advice. * Receiving a variety of calls from clients with HR issues or queries, which can include absence management, grievances, disciplinaries etc. * Providing clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in implementing the advice/ solutions provided. * Using your expert HR and employment law knowledge to develop a clear answer for the client. * To review client documentation and provide advice accordingly taking their applicable internal terms and conditions into account in each case. * Ensure that all requests for advice are dealt with within the relevant service level agreement (SLA) To be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have the following: * Good employment law knowledge either through studies or working experience. * CIPD qualification or equivalent experience in the workplace is desirable. * Previous experience of working in a KPI/target driven environment would be highly desirable, ideally in a shared service centre. * Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritising your workload accordingly. * An organised self-starter * Ability to work…

Marketing Automation Specialist Job Purpose My client has an immediate need for a Marketing Automation Specialist to join their growing marketing team, working in our vibrant office in Dublin. My client is the perfect place for high achievers to grow and thrive. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying best practices to the development and execution of email marketing campaigns using their marketing automation software. You will maximise new business and retention opportunities to promote and position the business as the market leader in providing HR, employment law, and health & safety support services to small businesses across Ireland. Role Overview * Work collaboratively with the marketing team in Dublin to plan and deliver enhanced email marketing campaigns and programs (e.g., email nurture campaigns, webinars, events, gated and ungated content) that educate and drive remarkable results from prospects and existing customers. * Oversee all aspects of email marketing campaigns, including market research, automation set up, performance and optimisation, list management, A/B testing and reporting. * Design and execute effective list segmentation strategies. Build audience lists that enable automation touchpoints for audiences across specific market segments, industries, etc. * Integrate campaign activity with our CRM (Salesforce) to improve quality of information for our sales team. * Build landing pages and forms to support the overall campaigns, retention, and drive demand and lead generation. * Audit legacy email campaigns, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Essential Criteria * Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related degree. * Minimum of 3 years experience with email and marketing automation (preferably using Marketo). * Experience with building landing pages and marketing automation campaigns. * Experience with testing and ensuring emails and landing pages are optimised across all devices. * Experience with Google Analytics and dedicated email reporting tools Desirable Criteria * Experience in a B2B marketing role * Digital Marketing qualification * Experience using a CRM system e.g., Salesforce 48516SKRINDIRE

A challenging new opportunity to test and grow your recruiting skills? My client has an immediate need for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join their expanding team in their Dublin office. Working with key stakeholders across the Ireland business in a fast-moving environment with significant focus on growth and talent acquisition Job OverviewIf you excel and are excited about building strong partnerships and creating impactful recruitment strategies? This Talent Acquisition Manager role is for you, you will work closely with Hiring Managers and Business Leaders to deliver full-cycle recruitment services for key roles across the business. You will manage the recruiting process from start to finish, ensuring that we attract top talent while fostering a memorable candidate experience that reflects the business' mission and culture Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Talent Strategy & Business Partnership: Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to stay aligned with current and future business needs. Support recruitment efforts across multiple functions, managing requisitions from intake to hire. * Full-Cycle Recruitment: Own the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates for job, motivational, and culture fit. Facilitate selection decisions, negotiate offers, and guide the relationship between the candidate and the business. * Requisition & Pipeline Management: Create and manage the recruitment pipeline for critical roles and capabilities, consistently reviewing candidate pools and ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates. * Resourceful Talent Sourcing: Leverage internal and external resources, including job boards, social media, and innovative recruiting tools, to create recruitment strategies and source high-quality candidates. Partner internally and externally to maximise sourcing efforts. * Employer Branding/Recruitment Marketing: Support the creation of impactful employer branding strategies and drive their implementation across recruitment efforts, ensuring we attract high-calibre candidates who resonate with their values and culture. * Team Oversight: work closely with their external recruitment partners ensuring that they are attracting and focusing on their business recruitment needs. * Have full responsibility for managing KPI's and SLA across the recruitment area with both internal and external parties. * Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates on recruitment to Directors and Group. * Continuous Improvement: Drive process and technology improvements to streamline recruitment practices across teams while maintaining the unique strengths of each. What you Bring to the Team * Strategic Thinking: Ability to create and align recruitment initiatives with business strategies, ensuring talent acquisition supports overall company goals. * Influencing & Partnership: Strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with hiring managers, business leaders, and key stakeholders. * Candidate Experience Focus: A commitment to creating a positive and memorable candidate experience that reflects the company's mission and values. * Adaptability & Innovation: Ability to embrace new technologies, think creatively, and continuously seek improvements to enhance recruitment processes. * Resilience & Dealing with Ambiguity: Comfortable navigating uncertainty, and demonstrating resilience in the face of changing priorities and challenges * Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data and metrics to inform recruiting strategies, track performance, and make process improvements. * Problem Solving: Effective at identifying challenges in recruitment and developing…

A seasoned Production Planner role for a global Food Wholesaler in Belfast will be responsible for balancing supply and demand requirements to maintain stock levels with the Purchasing department, minimise waste, and meet customer orders on time. You will be involved in planning and scheduling production activities, managing raw material and finished goods inventory, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal production flow. Main Duties:Production Planning & SchedulingYou will develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets, and coordinate production plans to ensure that manufacturing processes align with demand requirements. You will use your collaborate skills working with Operation/Production Manager to optimising production, adjusting schedule and minimising downtime. You will track and adjust production schedules based on equipment maintenance needs, raw material availability, and workforce capacity, and meet the delivery demands of customers. Inventory and Stock Management SupportYou will monitor and work with the Purchasing dept to manage raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels to ensure continuity in production while avoiding overstock or shortages. You will ensure timely ordering of raw materials and implement stock rotation principles (FIFO/LIFO) to maintain inventory quality and minimise waste or product expiration, while carrying out regular stock audits and order within a timely manner. Demand Forecasting and AnalysisYou will work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to review sales forecasts and analyse data to generate accurate production forecasts while identify trends, seasonal variations, and demand shifts to make informed production planning decisions. Process Improvement & Efficiency You will use your process improvement skills to identify and implement process improvements to streamline production planning and inventory management processes while developing and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy.You will participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise resource utilisation, reduce waste, and enhance production flow, while collaborating with the Production and Quality Assurance teams to minimise production bottlenecks and resolve operational challenges. Cross-Functional Collaboration Liaise with the Production, Purchasing, Technical, NPD and Logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination regarding production process, any changes in the production schedule, material shortages. Coordinate with the Quality Assurance/NPD team to ensure all products meet safety and quality standards before release. Data Management and Reporting You will use your attention to detail capabilities to maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, stock movements in the ERP or inventory management system, and prepare reports for the Production/Operations Manager and senior management. Track metrics related to production efficiency, inventory turnover, stockouts, and on-time delivery to identify areas for improvement.Your understanding of ERP/MRP systems and procedures, excellent analytical and communication skills, and understanding of production planning, inventory management in a food Manufactuing of FMCG will contribute your success in the role. If you feel you are ready to join this global food wholesaler to transform your career please apply with your cv or reach out to sinead.killalea@theportfoliogroup.co.uk Start date for this position; 01/12/2024 48570SKINDIRE

Job Purpose:As a Quality Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving product quality and safety standards. You will work closely with the quality team to conduct inspections, tests, and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications. This position requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills. Main Duties:Your day to day will include sampling and testing of products with the provision of accurate and timely AQ monitoring and reporting, ensuring that product is produced to customer specification / guidelines. Carry out perform routine quality control tests and analyses on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods using laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Test for attributes such as moisture content, pH, viscosity, texture, and microbiological safety. Your attention to detail skills will be vital when you carry out inspects/processes of products and packaging to identify defects, deviations, and non-conformance and document your findings and collaborate with production personnel to implement corrective actions. You will assist in investigating quality issues, customer complaints and non-conformances to determine root causes and corrective/preventative actions, and assist the Quality team on their day-to-day task, and other duties which are deemed to be within the business needs. You will collect, identify and store retained samples from production and collect samples of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products for testing and analysis. Follow sampling protocols and procedures to ensure representative samples are obtained for accurate testing. Maintain accurate records of quality control tests, inspections, and results, recording data in electronic databases or logbooks and generate reports as needed for review by management and regulatory authorities. Your documentation capabilities will provide success in identifying, raising and documenting defect of products outside specified tolerances, along with taking and recording checks in the following areas - temperature of fridges and freezers, internal calibration of equipment, pH monitoring. You will assist in blending requirements for production requirements and assist in the NPD process and preparation of sample requirements as per customer, sales and product development requests.Your understanding of manufacturing systems and procedures, have a methodical work aptitude, strong interpersonal skills and gathering and analysis information will contribute your success in the role. If you feel you are ready to join this global food wholesaler to transform your career please apply with your cv or reach out to sinead.killalea@theportfoliogroup.co.uk Start date for this position; 01/12/2024 48569SKINDIRE

People ManagerPortfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a HR Advisor to add to their team. This unique HR Advisory role is open to HR professionals at any level, where you will gain invaluable experience advising on a vast range of HR processes and procedures and Employment Law for over 30,000 clients in various sectors. There is also opportunity to earn additional money on top of your basic and to follow a fantastic career pathway with a clear route of progression.The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing reliable and commercially focused HR and Employment Law advice over the phone to clients on all matters of HR from general to complex queries. You will take part in an excellent training programme and also the potential to gain a part post-graduate qualification.If you have a HR qualification, some exposure to working within HR or studying your CIPD in your own time and looking for that foot in the door, this could be a good opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and your skills to further your HR career. This is the perfect chance to work for an award-winning organisation who have won awards as one of the 'Best Places to Work'. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for: * To support all clients with quality advice in a productive manner to provide an efficient solution based advice, either through email or call depending on client preference. This will be predominately call advice. * Receiving a variety of calls from clients with HR issues or queries, which can include absence management, grievances, disciplinaries etc. * Providing clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in implementing the advice/ solutions provided. * Using your expert HR and employment law knowledge to develop a clear answer for the client. * To review client documentation and provide advice accordingly taking their applicable internal terms and conditions into account in each case. * Ensure that all requests for advice are dealt with within the relevant service level agreement (SLA) In order to be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have the following: * Good employment law knowledge either through studies or working experience. * CIPD qualification or equivalent experience in the work place is desirable. * Previous experience of working in a KPI/target driven environment would be highly desirable, ideally in a shared service centre. * Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritising your work load accordingly * An organised self-starter * Ability to work under pressure in a fast moving performance driven environment * Excellent communication skills. 963605BG2R8INDIRE

People ManagerPortfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a HR Advisor to add to their team. This unique HR Advisory role is open to HR professionals at any level, where you will gain invaluable experience advising on a vast range of HR processes and procedures and Employment Law for over 30,000 clients in various sectors. There is also opportunity to earn additional money on top of your basic and to follow a fantastic career pathway with a clear route of progression.The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing reliable and commercially focused HR and Employment Law advice over the phone to clients on all matters of HR from general to complex queries. You will take part in an excellent training programme and also the potential to gain a part post-graduate qualification.If you have a HR qualification, some exposure to working within HR or studying your CIPD in your own time and looking for that foot in the door, this could be a good opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and your skills to further your HR career. This is the perfect chance to work for an award-winning organisation who have won awards as one of the 'Best Places to Work'. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for: * To support all clients with quality advice in a productive manner to provide an efficient solution based advice, either through email or call depending on client preference. This will be predominately call advice. * Receiving a variety of calls from clients with HR issues or queries, which can include absence management, grievances, disciplinaries etc. * Providing clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in implementing the advice/ solutions provided. * Using your expert HR and employment law knowledge to develop a clear answer for the client. * To review client documentation and provide advice accordingly taking their applicable internal terms and conditions into account in each case. * Ensure that all requests for advice are dealt with within the relevant service level agreement (SLA) In order to be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have the following: * Good employment law knowledge either through studies or working experience. * CIPD qualification or equivalent experience in the work place is desirable. * Previous experience of working in a KPI/target driven environment would be highly desirable, ideally in a shared service centre. * Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritising your work load accordingly * An organised self-starter * Ability to work under pressure in a fast moving performance driven environment * Excellent communication skills. 963605BG2R7INDIRE

Our Client, a leading provider of HR and Employment Law, are looking for a legally qualified Employment Litigation Consultant to join their team based in their Dublin office. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the HR and Employment Law advice teams and will be responsible for delivering high standards of care to clients. The focus of the role is to support clients when they receive employment tribunal claims, the successful candidate will take ownership of each case and be responsible for drafting responses, visiting clients, preparing cases for hearing and representing clients at both face to face and remote hearings. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Review all claims brought against clients in the employment tribunal bodies, specifically the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court * Support clients with mediation / conciliation matters * Make early and prompt contact with clients to notify the client of conduct of the case and to advise and take instructions from clients * Visit clients as required to include offsite at their premises/offices throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland * Advise clients on the merits of any claim(s) and the prospects of successfully defending claims * Obtain all relevant and necessary documentation and draft appropriate responses on behalf of clients for their approval * Prepare hearing bundles or documents in the appropriate or agreed format in preparation for hearing * Identify witnesses and assist in the preparation and drafting of witness statements, where required * Correspond with tribunals, claimants' representatives, and clients * To regularly review cases and provide updates a required for the purposes of cover status as required * Prepare any reports necessary in respect of any claims as may be required * Prepare and complete all administrative tasks associated with your cases * Provide support to other departments within the business, as required * Engage in and deliver training where required both internally and externally * Research * Demonstrate commercial knowledge of the Company's range of services and products and to be able to discuss these with clients as appropriate * To proactively assist in the retention of existing clients and to promote new business by obtaining referrals for new clients * Responsible for ensuring that the requisite knowledge of employment law and technical skills is of the standard required in order to be able to carry out the work and to the standards as outlined in this job description * Attend any company of the Group offices throughout United Kingdom and Ireland as required by management * Any other reasonable duties as may be required by management as part of your role. Person Specification: * Third level qualification in Law/ Employment Law/ Human Resources (HR)/ Industrial Relations * Experience of reviewing and processing tribunal claims * A positive approach to a busy workload and team work. * Must be able to take a Client-Centric approach to their work. * Ability to work autonomously and self-manage. * Passion for employment law. * Full Driving License. 47984BGR3INDIRE