HR Generalist (People Partner)

Job title: HR Generalist (People Partner)

Location: Cork office - NETGEAR's European Headquarters

Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

Reporting to: VP, People (US based)

Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term contract

Role Overview

NETGEAR is a global networking company trusted by millions of consumers, businesses, and service providers worldwide. Our People & Culture team is focused on creating an environment where employees can do their best work, grow their careers, and feel valued.

We're looking for a HR Generalist ready to step into a People Partner role-a highly visible, business-facing position supporting managers and employees across key client groups.

In this role, you'll act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical, solutions-focused HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You'll work closely with leaders, employees, and global People teams (including Centres of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition) to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build HR business partnering experience in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Manager Support

• Act as a primary HR partner for managers and employees, providing guidance on a wide range of people-related topics
• Build strong relationships with managers, coaching them on performance, feedback, and employee development
• Participate in team meetings to stay aligned with business priorities and proactively identify people-related needs
• Analyse trends (e.g. engagement, attrition, employee relations) and share insights with HR leadership

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations cases of low to moderate complexity, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and policy interpretation
• Support investigations in partnership with senior HR and Legal, ensuring consistency and appropriate documentation
• Guide managers through performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective actions, and related processes
• Support employees with leaves, accommodations, and sensitive workplace matters

Talent & Performance Management

• Support performance review cycles, including manager coaching and calibration processes
• Partner with leaders on talent discussions, development planning, and internal mobility
• Facilitate onboarding touchpoints and early-stage employee check-ins to support engagement and retention

Culture, Engagement & Inclusion

• Champion NETGEAR's culture and values across your client groups, reinforcing behaviours that reflect who we are as a company
• Support employee engagement survey cycles, including facilitating manager debriefs and helping teams translate insights into clear, actionable plans
• Partner with the wider People & Culture team to deliver engagement initiatives, learning programmes, and culture-building activities
• Foster an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and supported-regardless of background, identity, or role

HR Programs & Operations

• Execute core HR processes such as promotions, transfers, and organisational changes with accuracy
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and best practices
• Contribute to HR initiatives, programme rollouts, and process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist or early HRBP/People Partner role
• Hands-on experience supporting:
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management processes
  • Direct manager coaching and guidance
• Solid understanding of Irish and European employment law and HR best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
• Exposure to supporting multi-location or global teams
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• HR certification (or working towards one)

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.