HR Generalist

Our Client is a well established global manufacturer are looking for a HR Generalist to join their business in Cavan (can also work from Dublin and visit the Cavan site).

The company has over 60 years' experience providing precision-engineered products in industrial applications. The company's internationally recognised brands are sold in over 90 countries. The European division of the company is headquartered in Ireland, with additional operations in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. The HR Generalist (Ireland) provides operational HR support across the business unit primarily, within a multinational structure. The role ensures local HR practices comply with local employment legislation while supporting alignment with global policies, systems, and people strategies. The position partners with regional HR teams and local leadership to deliver consistent, people focused HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes in coordination with global HR teams

Administer employment contracts, probation reviews, and employee documentation in line with Irish employment law

Manage exit processes and conduct exit interviews

Employee Relations & Case Management

Act as a first point of contact for employee relations queries

Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management matters

Support investigations and hearings as required

Compliance & Policy

Ensure HR policies comply with local employment legislation

Maintain employee data in compliance with EU GDPR and corporate data governance standards

Support internal compliance reviews and audits

Compensation, Payroll & Benefits

Support payroll administration, statutory leave, and benefits coordination

Assist with benefits administration, including pension schemes and statutory leave entitlements

Performance, Learning & Engagement

Support performance review cycles and career development initiatives

Assist with learning, training, and employee engagement programmes aligned with global HR priorities

Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture

Reporting & Stakeholder Collaboration

Prepare HR metrics and management reports for local and regional stakeholders

Work collaboratively with regional and global HR teams to ensure consistency of HR practices

Skills & Experience

Ability to operate within a matrix, multi-country HR structure

Strong communication, advisory, and organisational skills

Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice

Experience supporting employee relations in a corporate or multinational environment

Experience working with HRIS platforms

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

CIPD qualification or equivalent (preferred)

Continuous professional development in employment law (preferred but not essential)

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Life insurance equal to four times salary

Health Insurance

EAP Program

21 days annual leave

Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

If based in Dublin, can yo commit to commuting to the Cavan location as required?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County Dublin