HR Generalist (Specific Purpose Contract – Maternity Leave Cover)
Location: Shannon, Co Clare
This HR role will initially be on site every day with then the potential to work one day per week from home after a few months.
The HR team consists of a HRD, HRBP, two Generalists and a HR Officer. This HR Generalist role will be varied and busy and will suit personable applicants with broad HR Generalist experience.
About Your New Employer
- Join a collaborative HR team of 6, dedicated to best practice, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Work in an inclusive setting that values professional growth and supports a positive workplace culture.
About Your New Job
As the HR Generalist, you will:
- Deliver core HR services and provide day-to-day support to management and employees.
- Lead company induction and onboarding sessions for new employees.
- Advise and support managers on best practice, meetings, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Support the development, update, and communication of HR policies.
- Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and support audit requirements.
- Manage HR data on the Oracle system and support payroll inputs.
- Resolve employee HR and payroll queries in a timely manner.
- Contribute to HR projects, including process improvement and risk management.
- Support the Clockwise Time and Attendance system, including roster design and output.
What Skills You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related discipline (desirable).
- CIPD accreditation (or working towards).
- 4 + years’ experience in a HR Generalist role.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Experience with a major HRIS platform.
- Advanced IT skills, especially with the Microsoft Suite.
- Project management planning and execution experience.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of 45-55k, commensurate with experience.
- Supportive team culture with a focus on professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects.
- Onsite for the first few months and then hybrid working of one day per week from home.
What’s Next
Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the HR team. If this role isn’t quite right but you’re interested in similar opportunities, we encourage you to get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
