Junior Associate Director, Human Resources, Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance regarding HR policies and procedures
• Involvement in HR projects and initiatives, as required
• Assist with benefits administration and scheme renewals
• Supervise the administration through the entire employee life cycle from Onboarding to Offboarding
• Payroll Administration (starters/leavers and amendments)
• Family friendly leave advice and administration
• Manage the ‘Ask HR’ inbox, responding to queries and providing advice
• Manage Fitness and Probity due diligence for the Irish entities in collaboration with compliance and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage immigration processes and demonstrate a good awareness of visa/sponsorship and employment permit requirements across the UK and Ireland in particular.
• Assist in managing employee relations cases
• Manage administration and processing involved in internal mobility procedures (transfers, secondments, relocations etc.)
• Ensure the HR information system is updated with any changes, e.g. salary changes, job title changes, maternity leave, secondments, etc.
• Train & coach junior colleagues
• Any other ad-hoc duties, as required.

Qualification & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or similar experience
• Previous experience working in Human Resources for a fast-paced organization as an HR Generalist or comparable role for at least 5 years.
• Knowledge of local employment legislation
• Knowledge of disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability processes

The right candidate for this role will be someone who demonstrates good listening and problem-solving skills. Has a proactive and collaborative approach. Clear and concise communications skills; including being able to respond appropriately to different audiences. Attention to detail and the ability to record information accurately. Ability to plan and prioritize. Ability to handle sensitive data in a confidential manner at all times.

Benefits

MUFG offers a broad benefits program to help employees manage and enjoy their personal lives while working toward long-term goals.

• Health plans. We offer three choices for your medical coverage (HRA, HSA, and PPO) and, depending on your location, an HMO option as well as comprehensive prescription coverage.
• 401(k) plan. We offer the opportunity for a competitive employer match contribution, with immediate vesting, credited to your account annually when making pretax/Roth contributions from eligible pay.
• Cash balance pension plan. Cash balance defined benefit plan with three-year vesting, fully employer paid.
• Education and training programs. Tuition reimbursement for most undergraduate, graduate, and job-related courses at regionally accredited institutions. Internal training programs and courses are available on LEAP, our learning management system.
• Paid time-off. Paid leave for new parents, vacation, sick leave, volunteering and federal holidays, as well as salary continuation during periods of qualifying disability.
• Employee wellness program. Our benefit plans offer comprehensive wellness services to meet the needs of you and your family. Help can include monthly webinars, newsletters, informational videos, and confidential one-on-one telephone coaching sessions.