HR Generalist / Senior HR Administrator (Manufacturing)
Location: Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Industry: Manufacturing
Role Highlights
Hands-on, site-based HR role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong focus on compliance and Irish employment law
Suitable for an experienced HR Generalist or Senior HR Administrator ready for a broader remit
Must live within a 30–40 minute commute of Castlepollard in Westmeath
No sponsorship available – full right to work in Ireland required
The Role
This is a highly operational HR role providing end-to-end HR support to managers and employees while ensuring full compliance with Irish employment legislation and best practice standards. The successful candidate will act as a culture ambassador, supporting engagement, inclusion and high performance across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver full lifecycle HR support from recruitment, onboarding and contracts through to performance management and off-boarding.
Implement, maintain and advise on HR policies and procedures in line with Irish employment law and company standards.
Provide hands-on support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance issues.
Manage and maintain HR systems (BambooHR), employee records, organisational structures and master data.
Oversee absence management, leave entitlements and payroll inputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Track, analyse and report HR metrics including headcount, turnover, absence and Working Time Directive compliance.
Support employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives in partnership with site leadership and the HR Manager.
HR Requirements:
Third-level qualification in HR, Business or related discipline with minimum 3 years’ experience in a hands-on HR role within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation and proven experience supporting employee relations cases.
High level of IT proficiency, including HRIS systems (BambooHR advantageous) and MS Office, with strong attention to detail.
Must live within a 30–40 minute commute of Castlepollard and have full right to work in Ireland (no sponsorship available).
What’s Next?
If you are an experienced HR Generalist or Senior HR Administrator with a background in manufacturing and strong knowledge of Irish employment law, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
