HR Generalist

About the Role

The HR Generalist plays a key role in providing both strategic and operational HR support across our clients business. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role ensures the effective implementation of HR policies, compliance with employment legislation, and delivery of high-quality HR services.

This position combines hands-on HR administration with advisory responsibilities, supporting employee relations, recruitment, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives to help drive a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, leave management, onboarding, and off boarding.
  


• Maintain accurate HR and Health & Safety records using the HR system.
  


• Respond to employee queries and provide day-to-day HR support.
  


• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and internal HR policies.
  


• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and case management.
  


• Participate in trade union discussions and negotiations as required.
  


• Support recruitment and selection processes, including job specifications, interviews, onboarding, and induction.
  


• Coordinate learning and development initiatives to support employee growth.
  


• Assist with employee engagement and recognition activities.
  


• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and projects.
  


• Build strong relationships with managers, employees, and stakeholders.
  

Essential Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Human Resource Management, Business, or related discipline.
  


• Minimum 3 years’ HR experience, including employee relations exposure.
  


• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law.
  


• Experience managing complex employee relations matters.
  


• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
  


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  


• High level of discretion, judgement, and confidentiality.
  


• Strong analytical and business acumen.
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  


• Full, clean driving licence.
  


• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.
  

Desirable Requirements

• CIPD qualification.
  


• Experience within beverage, FMCG, or distribution sectors.
  


• Experience working in a unionised environment.