HR Advisor - Ireland

Americold
is a global provider of temperature -controlled infrastructure. We partner with
farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach
food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our
customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food
industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety to deliver on their
commitments.

HR Advisor – Ireland

We
are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to provide hands -on, practical HR
support to our Irish operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys
being close to the business, supporting managers day -to -day, and applying HR
best practice in a fair, consistent, and people -focused way.

Reporting
to the Country HR Manager, you will act as a trusted HR point of contact for
managers and employees, ensuring policies are applied correctly, employment
matters are handled properly, and HR processes run smoothly.

This
is a steady, operational HR role suited to someone who values doing HR well,
building strong working relationships, and contributing to a stable and
well -run workplace.

Key
responsibilities

Employee
Relations & Case Support

• Act
  as the first point of contact for managers and employees on HR policies,
  procedures, and Irish employment legislation.
  
• Provide
  practical guidance and support through disciplinary, grievance, absence, and
  performance management processes.
  
• Ensure
  employee relations matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with
  company policy and legal requirements.
  
• Prepare
  letters, meeting notes, and case documentation, ensuring records are accurate
  and complete.
  
  

Absence
& Occupational Health

• Monitor
  sickness absence and support managers with return -to -work conversations and
  long -term absence cases.
  
• Coordinate
  Occupational Health referrals, appointments, and follow -up actions.
  
• Work
  with managers to encourage attendance, employee wellbeing, and reasonable
  adjustments where required.
  
  

HR
Administration, Data & Reporting

• Produce
  regular HR reports including absence and turnover data.
  
• Maintain
  accurate HR records and ensure data is kept up to date.
  
• Highlight
  trends or recurring issues to the HR Manager with practical suggestions where
  appropriate.
  
  

Policy
& Compliance

• Apply
  HR policies consistently across the site(s).
  
• Stay
  informed on Irish employment legislation and flag changes that may impact the
  business.
  
• Support
  updates to policies and procedures when required.
   
  

General
HR & Operational Support

• Support
  payroll -related administration when required.
  
• Assist
  with HR projects and ongoing process improvements.
  
• Work
  closely with operations and the wider HR team to provide reliable, responsive
  HR support.
  

This
role will suit someone who:

• Has
  solid HR advisory experience and enjoys working in an operational,
  people -facing role.
  
• Is
  practical, calm, and approachable, with a common -sense approach to HR.
  
• Is
  comfortable handling employee relations casework from start to finish.
  
• Values
  stability, consistency, and good working relationships over rapid career
  progression.
  
• Is
  confident working independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
   
  

Experience
& qualifications

• CIPD
  Level 3 qualified (or equivalent experience).
  
• Experience
  in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
  
• Good
  working knowledge of Irish employment law.
  
• Experience
  supporting disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence processes.
  
• Strong
  organisational skills and attention to detail. 
  
  

• Competitive
  salary and benefits.
  
• A
  stable role within a well -established global business.
  
• A
  supportive HR structure with clear processes.
  
• A
  practical, down -to -earth working environment.
  
• A
  role where experience, reliability, and good judgment are genuinely valued.