Junior HR Consultant

Version 1 have recently hired our 3000th employee across multiple regions, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 3 in the UK (GPTW 6th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place) and will be certified for the first time this year in Spain. This role will be part of the people team who will enable us to scale from 2500 to 3000 to 4000 people over the next few years. Version 1 is a Core Values oriented, fast-paced, high-growth environment, with quarterly objectives to achieve and is continuously evolving and changing as it grows and acquires. This role will suit someone who thrives in that environment and the opportunities, and demands, that it brings.

We pledge "to prove IT can make a real difference to our customer's businesses". We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provides world class customer service. We think big and we hire great people.

We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are a straight talking, open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels.

If this sounds like a place you could see yourself contributing to and you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

The role will offer the successful candidate broad exposure and experience across a variety of HR streams and provide HR administrative support within a fast-paced results orientated organisation.

Role Responsibilities

• This role is one of the first points of contact for incoming HR queries, the role will triage queries to the HR team and will also deal with incoming queries directly
• Maintain and update HR System data as appropriate, ensuring the integrity of all HR data and GDPR compliance
• Support the wider HR team with key HR projects, Employee Relations activities and other ad hoc duties as required
• Provide effective general HR administration including generation of reports and issuing of employee letters and reference requests
• Managing the administration and coordination of the onboarding process within Version 1
• Processing work permits for non-Irish nationals applying for roles in Version 1. Also, maintaining the communication with the relevant key stakeholders.
• Processing background checks and clearances for new joiners and current employees/contractors. Also, maintaining the communication with the relevant key stakeholders
• Conducting right to work checks for new joiners and current employees

Desired Experience and Approach

• Degree or third level qualification in Human Resources or related discipline is beneficial but not essential
• CIPD qualification is beneficial but not essential
• Commitment to continuous professional development. CIPD Qualification would be beneficial
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven organisational and coordination skills
• People focused, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong IT skills, with a knowledge of IT systems and processes
• Competent using Excel
• Ability to deliver high levels of performance and service excellence while managing high volume workload

Personal Values and Skills

• Drive and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• An obvious and evident “can-do” positive attitude
• Excellent listening ability, asks clarifying questions and meets committed deadlines
• Tenacious and resilient style
• A collaborative and influential approach

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at https://www.version1.com/careers/culture/

Additional information

Please note that we are not in position to sponsor candidates for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK and/or Ireland.