HR Generalist

Job Title - HR Generalist Co Clare - on-site for the first 6 months and then hybrid working thereafter. Salary - 35-45k depending on level of experience. Hours -8.30am to 5pm and until 4pm on a Friday. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with potential to become permanent) and candidates will benefit from company benefits also (including Healthcare for you and dependents, pension, canteen and on-site gym).

About Your New Employer:

• Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its collaborative HR team culture and commitment to employee development.
• Be part of an organisation that values open communication, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides opportunities to engage in meaningful projects.
• Work alongside a supportive management team in a forward-thinking environment, regularly recognized for HR best practices.

About Your New Job:

• You will handle all aspects of employee relations, serving as the primary point of contact for staff queries and requests.
• Oversee the full recruitment and selection lifecycle, ensuring a seamless process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Manage employee benefits, including pensions, medical insurance, and safety wear provisioning.
• Prepare monthly HR reports for key departments and assist in developing and refining onboarding procedures, including the ZUP process.
• Coordinate the integration of new hires, ensuring systems are set up and arrivals are efficiently managed.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of company policies and the employee handbook.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel files and training records, and manage onboarding and relocation for international staff, including visa processes.
• Advise and support management on HR-related matters, manage working time and absence records, and assist with employee appraisals and payroll preparation.
• Act as the HR representative on the communications team and participate in ad hoc HR projects as required.

What Skills You Need

• Degree in business or a related field, ideally specialising in human resources.
• At least 2-3+ years of HR experience; CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with time and attendance systems is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current Irish employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Problem-solving ability and creativity in finding solutions.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and a friendly, approachable attitude.
• Flexible, with strong multitasking and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for learning and development.
• Work in a supportive team environment, with the possibility to take on a high-impact HR role and grow with the company.