Head of HR Ireland

Job title:

Head of HR Ireland

Company

AIG

Job description

Head of HR IrelandJoin us as Head of HR Ireland to drive business-critical human capital initiatives at the interface of technology, people, and performance.Make your mark in Human ResourcesAt AIG, people are our most valued asset, the primary source of our competitive advantage and the foundation of everything we do. The HR team partners with business leaders to recruit, develop and retain top talent. We position our colleagues to reach their full potential by providing them with the tools and opportunities to develop their career while maintaining a work/life balance. With a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, one of AIG and HR’s highest priorities, HR fosters a sense of belonging and encourages our colleagues to be themselves in the workplace. Reporting to the Head of HR, EMEA and General Manager for Ireland, this position will be responsible as directed by the Head of HR EMEA for leading and executing the organization’s people strategy and practices across Ireland. You will partner with the Irish Senior leadership team members, acting as a trusted advisor on organizational structure and effectiveness; manage succession planning with defined population and key positions within the Irish leadership team, support diversity & inclusion initiatives, and helping AIG attract, motivate, and retain key talent. Working collaboratively towards a best-in-class HR function and help AIG become the Insurance Employer of Choice with a high performing, learning and inclusive culture for all talent.Key Accountabilities

• Act as and be a respected partner with the Irish Leadership Team (GM Ireland, Functional and Product Leads for Ireland) to develop and implement our people strategy. Build strong relationships with the Management team in Ireland, and be an accepted and influential business partner, consultant and change agent on all key business decisions/strategies with people implications
• Be a thought leader and drive forward HR innovation which contributes creatively to the culture, values and ethos of AIG and its clients
• Provide a high-quality resourcing and market insight to enable us to attract and retain diverse talent where we require additional skills and experience and to attract key players from our competitors
• Lead talent initiatives, talent reviews and succession process by partnering with senior management in identifying development plans to address key skill and knowledge gaps
• Provide strong employee relations support, working effectively with trade-unions, and ensure adherence to employment law and best practice
• Further enhance and sustain AIGs employer branding proposition in the market via robust and meaningful Diversity and Inclusion initiatives building on the great work done with ERGs
• Collaborate with HR colleagues in the EMEA Region, embedding and translating global HR Policy and HR transformation programmes locally
• Responsible for setting and managing the HR Budget for Ireland

Experience

• University degree / Post Graduate Qualification, Professional HR qualification, e.g. CIPD
• Significant knowledge and experience on advising on Irish employment law
• Strong employee relations skills
• Business Acumen
• Recruiting/Interviewing/Assessment
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning + Career Management
• Management training and development
• Organisational development/cultural change management
• External Focus (markets, customers, competitors, new technologies, new opportunities)
• Undertake regular competitive benchmarking, both internally and externally
• Assess regularly (internal) customer needs and satisfaction, and adjust services accordingly
• Anticipate needs of customers and (pro-actively) advise on employee relations and Irish employment law
• Review and apply new technologies appropriate to business needs
• Build close relationship with HR colleagues, line management and target groups
• Maintain own professional knowledge in line with best practice in industry
• Innovation (initiative, calculated risk taking, business process improvement, benchmarking)
• Understand and communicate the ‘Big Picture’ to the business and senior management
• Strive to introduce continuous improvement and breakthrough changes to systems and processes which significantly impact business results
• Accurately assess acceptable risks using sound judgement
• People (leadership, ‘can-do’-attitude, networking, mutual respect, openness, communication)
• Leads courageously
• Models positive ‘can-do’ attitude to all staff
• Excellent communication skills

#LI-KH1Ready to find new solutions? We would love to hear from you.Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the worldAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.Welcome to a culture of belongingWe’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to .Functional Area: HR – Human ResourcesAIG Europe S.A. (Ireland branch)

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:40:38 GMT

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