Human Resources Advisor

About Retronix Semiconductor

Retronix Semiconductor specializes in delivering tailored workforce solutions and technical support to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. With over two decades of experience, the company partners with OEMs, IDMs, and fabs to deploy skilled engineers and technicians into cleanrooms, labs, and advanced manufacturing settings. Their teams enhance preventative maintenance, tool decommissioning, equipment support, and scalable workforce deployment, helping maintain equipment uptime, boost operational efficiency, and adapt to changing production needs. Retronix prioritizes reliable workforce delivery, compliance with industry standards, and high-quality technical support when and where it is required.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Advisor position is pivotal in offering expert, proactive, and business-oriented HR services across the organization, focusing primarily on supporting employees and managers in Ireland and Scotland (UK). The role involves providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, HR policies, and employment laws to ensure adherence to Irish and UK legal frameworks and company regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main HR contact for employees and managers across Ireland and Scotland, delivering professional advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Maintain compliance of HR practices, documentation, and processes with current Irish and Scottish employment legislation, GDPR standards, and company policies.
• Advise and assist managers on a variety of employee relations issues such as disciplinary actions, grievances, performance and absence management, probation, and employee wellbeing, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Manage employee relations cases from initial consultation to resolution, aiming for fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Prepare, review, and issue employment contracts, offer letters, contract amendments, and other HR correspondence.
• Keep accurate HR records and personnel files in line with GDPR and internal data management standards.
• Oversee employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, probation assessments, promotions, contract updates, and offboarding.
• Ensure onboarding documentation, compliance verifications, inductions, and system accesses are efficiently handled.
• Support the creation, implementation, and enhancement of HR policies, procedures, and employee documentation.
• Keep abreast of changes in Irish and Scottish employment laws and recommend necessary updates to policies, contracts, and working practices.
• Generate regular HR reports and people metrics for senior leaders, identifying trends and suggesting improvements.
• Contribute to organizational change initiatives and broader HR projects as needed.
• Resolve onboarding system issues, coordinate training bookings for customer sites, create new system logins, and liaise with external stakeholders when required.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HR processes.
• Identify process improvements to enhance HR operational efficiency.
• Provide recruitment support during periods of increased demand or recruiter absence.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Possession of a CIPD qualification or an equivalent HR certification.
• Prior experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong familiarity with Irish employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven track record in handling employee relations cases fully.
• Experience in advising and coaching managers on people management issues.
• Solid understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational ability and prioritization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Discretion in managing confidential information.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS platforms.
• Capable of working independently while balancing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

• Experience supporting organizations with multiple sites or international presence.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Involvement in HR projects and continuous improvement activities.

Core Competencies

• Commercial acumen with a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Confidence in coaching and influencing managerial staff.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Adaptability, resilience, and proactive mindset.
• Superior organizational and planning capabilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Effectiveness in cross-functional and multi-regional collaboration.

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Join the Retronix Semiconductor team and contribute to our dynamic, growing organization in a close-knit work environment.