HR Officer

HR Officer

An exciting opportunity for an HR Officer to join a leading organisation based in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role will provide broad HR support with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, absence management, and HR compliance. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes, investigations, performance management, and absence management.
• Manage and support workplace investigations, ensuring matters are handled fairly and in line with company policy and Irish employment legislation.
• Support managers with performance improvement plans, probation reviews, and employee conduct matters.
• Manage and monitor employee absence, including return-to-work processes and Occupational Health referrals where required.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee documentation, and HR administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics including headcount, turnover, and absenteeism.
• Support payroll administration and provide accurate employee information as required.
• Assist with HR policies, compliance, employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and HR projects.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, managers, and key stakeholders across the organisation.

Role Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, investigations, absence, and performance management.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment.
• HR, Business, or related 3rd level qualification; CIPD qualification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion when dealing with confidential employee information.
• Good Microsoft Office and HR systems experience.
• Manufacturing or similar operational environment experience is advantageous.

Benefits and Package:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Based in Naas, Co. Kildare.
• Hybrid working - 1 day from home following probation.
• Health insurance contribution of 30% of premium costs, up to €400 per annum.
• 3% pension scheme.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.