HR Graduate

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Keelings Values

People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Our purpose is to deliver a people experience which allows our people and the business to thrive. As a HR graduate you will develop an understanding on how our function contributes and supports the overall business strategy as well as gaining exposure to all aspects of HR.

You will have regular one-to-ones with your manager to discuss your career development. You will also be supported with a tailored development plan throughout your graduate program.

Main Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Support compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.

Process employee lifecycle transactions accurately and within agreed timelines, including onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding.

Respond to employee queries in a professional and timely manner, escalating complex issues where appropriate.

Provide administrative and coordination support for employee relations cases.

Assist in the planning and delivery of wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement activities.

Support HR communication forums and help promote key people initiatives across the business.

Prepare HR reports, documents, and correspondence as required.

Provide general HR administrative support to ensure the effective operation of the HR function.

Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business while developing a broad understanding of HR best practice.

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas of HR, including employee relations, engagement, reward, learning and development, recruitment, and HR operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

You will support our team to move the dial positively on some of our key people metrics including, absenteeism, retention & attrition and employee engagement.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

Must have level 8 or 9 qualification in a relevant discipline (graduated within the last 2 years)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be able to perform well under pressure in an ever-changing environment

Highly accurate and fine attention to detail essential

Candidates must speak fluent English. Additional language skills would also be desirable.

Candidate will need their own transport.

Core Competencies

Team player

A positive attitude

Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally

Flexible and adaptable

Proactive and efficient

Good IT Skills - PowerPoint, word, excel.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Confidentiality/discretion to the highest standard

Planning and organisational skills

The ability to work on their own initiative

Benefits:

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen

Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers

Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

People Matter

Teamwork

Integrity

Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/