HR Generalist

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full, existing legal right to work in Ireland.

Purpose of the Role

The HR Generalist plays a key role in delivering efficient, accurate and values led HR and People & Culture support across Portobello Institute. The role requires strong administrative capability, working knowledge of Irish employment law, and confidence in managing day to day HR & People & Culture operations.

This role also supports smooth department operations and you will support ER matters, maintain HR systems, prepare documentation, support engagement initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of the People & Culture strategy. We

Job Description

You will provide high quality, values-led HR, People & Culture support across operations, compliance, digital systems, recruitment coordination, onboarding, HR reporting and culture initiatives. This role suits someone organised, proactive, and confident in handling people related queries in a thriving and growing organisation.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle & Day to Day People Support

Respond to routine HR queries clearly and professionally

Provide first line support on basic ER matters

Prepare contracts, onboarding packs and employee documentation

Track probation, performance cycles and contract changes

Deliver HR induction and support exit processes

Maintain accuracy and compliance across all employee records

Culture, Engagement & Strategy Delivery

Support People & Culture strategy implementation

Assist with engagement projects, events and company days

Contribute ideas for wellbeing, communication and culture

Employment Law & Compliance

Apply working knowledge of Irish employment legislation

Support WRC aligned documentation, GDPR standards and audit readiness

Ensure P&C actions and communications are compliant and accurate

Records, Systems & Digital Operations

Maintain BrightHR, SharePoint and digital records

Demonstrate strong systems capability, including Microsoft 365

Support IT onboarding/offboarding and promote safe AI use

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate P&C processes

Payroll Support

Prepare accurate monthly payroll inputs

Track leave, changes and allowances

Flag irregularities and maintain strict confidentiality

Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate interviews, references and right to work documentation

Prepare welcome materials and access requests

Support managers with structured recruitment processes

Department Support

Maintain smooth operations when the Head of People & Culture is out of office

Prioritise workload independently and manage routine escalations

Data, Reporting & HR Metrics

Maintain P&C trackers and compile basic HR metrics

The Person

Belief in the transformative power of education is essential. You will be a trustworthy, values led, organised, supportive person who’s focused on delivering a high quality People & Culture service that contributes to a positive, high performing, team member experience. You will be ambitious, seeking to grow your career towards management level and avail of the opportunities in a growing company.

You Will Bring

Minimum 4 years’ consistent full time HR operations experience

Working knowledge of Irish employment law

Confidence responding to day to day team member queries

Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels

Experience with HRIS and strong digital capability

Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow through

Strong communication skills and a calm, confidential approach

Ability to manage competing priorities independently

A values driven mindset and belief in the work we do

Experience with payroll processes (desirable)

Experience in education or a values led sector (desirable)

About Portobello

We are committed to making education accessible to a wide student body. We are a small Institute with big ambitions and a student centric focus. Our size allows us to nurture the one in every one – we know the name and ambitions of each of our students and each of our team members.

Our culture is collaborative and agile, built for high performing innovative people who want to grow their careers. We stretch ourselves to raise the bar and are founded in the belief that the impossible is possible.

Essential to Have

Competent user of a HRIS and SharePoint, Microsoft Forms and Microsoft 365

Experience contributing to culture, wellbeing or engagement initiatives

Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfort using digital tools, safe AI practices and process improvement methods

Consistent working knowledge of Irish Employment Law

Pay: €45,000.00-€48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

Application question(s):

When are you available to start?

The salary range for the role is €45,000 - €48,000, if you are successful, will you accept this role within this salary range?

Experience:

HR : 4 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DUBLIN 1, County Dublin