HR Generalist

Job Title:                  HR Generalist

Reporting to:            HR Manager

Location:                  South Circular Road, Dublin

Job Type:                 Full-Time / Permanent (subject to 6 months' probation)

Job Summary:

A Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing every aspect of the employee lifecycle, from pre-hire to exit. The HR Generalist plays a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience for all College staff (including full-time and part-time lecturers), with an ongoing focus on supporting:  recruitment, engagement, wellbeing, mental health, EDI, HR projects, talent management and operational efficiencies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support core HR operations including employee records, compliance, recruitment, retention, and employee experience.


• Coordinate and deliver employee onboarding and training programmes in partnership with the People team.


• Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and overall workplace culture.


• Provide guidance and support to employees on HR policies, processes, and employee relations matters.


• Collaborate with leadership and project teams to integrate Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) into organisational design, policy development, and change initiatives.


• Partner with stakeholders to prioritise and embed EDI actions across all levels of the organisation.


• Develop and deliver strategies, programmes, and training initiatives to advance EDI and support employee engagement.


• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with best practice and organisational goals.


• Plan, manage, and evaluate staff learning and development initiatives that support organisational effectiveness.


• Utilise HRIS and people analytics to inform decision-making, track HR metrics, and enhance HR processes.


• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records across both digital HR systems and paper files.

Minimum Education / Experience Required

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist with experience in EX, EDI and Training


• Good knowledge in relation to EDI legislation, policy and practice, including but not limited to the Employment Equality Act 1998 (as amended) and the Equal Status Act 2000 (as amended).


• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures


• Good knowledge of employment laws


• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems


• Excellent communication and people skills,


• Aptitude in problem-solving


• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach


• BSc/BA in Business or Human Resources Management


• Additional HR training will be a plus

About Griffith College

Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information.  http://www.griffith.ie/

Our Vision

‘To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland’s universities”

Why join our team at Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package.


• Access to health cash plan for self  and family through salary sacrifice


• Bike to work scheme.


• Access to EAP for 24/7 wellbeing support.


• Opportunity for continued training development and support.


• Free parking facilities.*


• Onsite subsidised restaurant.*


• Onsite Gym.


• Stunning historical premises.


• Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.


• Innovative and agile place to work.


• Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.


• *Dublin campus on South Circular Road.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.