Cork, Ireland
Hybrid
Job ID:
18276
Date posted:
September 02 2025
Category:
Human Resources
Job Level:
Officer
People Operations Officer
ABOUT US:
As a world leading provided of intergrated solutions for the alternatie investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 countries.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com
Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career in the People function? We are offering a six-month contract for a junior role to support our People Business Partner in Cork, covering Ireland, UK and the Channel Islands. This six-month placement as a People Officer would give you the opportunity to build broad knowledge and capability in the areas of employee relations, engagement and management support.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Supporting the People Business Partner with management of employee relations cases and delivery of effective management support, including direct communication with employees, managers and third parties as needed;
- Managing the timely communication of updates to relevant people for allocated work;
- Preparing and submitting occupational health referrals and insurance claims with support from the People Business Partner as needed;
- Supporting the People Business Partner with the resolution of employee queries in a timely manner, signposting and educating where needed;
- Supporting the timely and accurate provision of data for monthly payroll;
- Supporting the preparation, review and updating of guidance for employees and managers;
- Supporting the preparation of People data reports when required;
- Updating and maintaining accurate employee records;
- Liaising with and supporting (alongside the People Business Partner) the People Service administrators allocated to Ireland, UK, Jersey and Guernsey.
- Providing general support for the People Business Partner as needed to enable effective People support for operational teams;
- Other tasks as may be required from time to time.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Strong customer-service orientation;
- Open-minded and tolerant, with excellent interpersonal skills;
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able to develop practical proposals to deal with novel situations;
- High degree of accuracy in reporting, communications and record keeping;
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and confident learning new IT applications;
- Strong organisational and time management skills;
- Seeks to consistently learn and develop knowledge and skills;
- Acts with integrity;
- Willing to speak up and share ideas;
- Takes a problem-solving approach;
- Sound understanding of issues of confidentiality and professional boundaries;
- Some prior experience in a team lead or supervisory function is an advantage;
- A relevant qualification is an advantage but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
Our global benefits also include:
- Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
- Continuous mentoring along your career progression
- Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
- 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
Equity in every sense of the word:
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole sevles to work.
We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.
(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/)
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Our stories
Amanda Donohue, Senior Manager, Cork
Think ahead to five years’ time and where you would like to see yourself. That’s what I did and Alter Domus offered me the right path.
Aristidis Halikias, Managing Director, Chicago
Many might think that the financial services industry is primarily numbers and math, but I believe we are a people business. The people at Alter Domus make it what it is, and we have some of the best in the entire industry.
Carla Walmsley, Senior Manager, Jersey
Alter Domus were fully supportive through my studying path, providing study support in the way of study fees and study leave, as well as some flexible working towards nearer each exam to help me manage with work/life (and exam!) balance.
Shania Galea, Corporate Services Officer, Malta
As a junior, I learn a lot from all colleagues around me. In addition, the AD Academy keeps on providing us with all the training we need.