HR Generalist Location: Hybrid – Dublin 22 & Home Office Reporting to: Director of People About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven HR Generalist to join our growing People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the operational side of HR but is also eager to develop toward a more strategic People role over time. In this position, you’ll play a key role in delivering seamless HR processes across the full employee lifecycle ensuring compliance, accuracy, and, most importantly, a positive employee experience. If you’re organised, approachable, and ready to take the next step in your HR career, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing Employee Lifecycle Administration
Support all core HR processes including joiners, movers, and leavers
Prepare contracts, letters, references, and maintain accurate employee records
Manage and update data in our HRIS (Access PeopleHR)
Support benefits and leave administration
Recruitment & Onboarding
Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, and reference checks
Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Support onboarding and induction to ensure a smooth start for new hires
Track probation periods and review milestones
Performance & Learning Support
Provide administrative support during performance review cycles
Coordinate training activities and maintain training records
Administer our learning platform (Udemy)
Policy & Employee Support
Maintain HR policies in line with company standards and Irish employment legislation
Act as a first point of contact for employee queries
Provide guidance to managers on standard HR processes such as absence reporting and probation reviews
Payroll & Benefits
Liaise with payroll to ensure accurate processing of employee data
Support administration of employee benefits and respond to related queries
Reporting & Compliance
Prepare HR reports including headcount, recruitment metrics, and absence tracking
Support audit preparation and ensure documentation remains compliant and up to date
General HR Support
Contribute to People initiatives, engagement activities, and internal communications
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and efficiency
What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
2–4 years’ experience in an HR or People Operations role
Experience supporting recruitment and core HR administration
CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable
Skills & Attributes
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Professional, discreet, and approachable
Why Join Us?
Hybrid working model
Exposure across the full HR function
Opportunity to grow into a more strategic People role
Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
A chance to shape and improve HR processes in a growing organisation
For more information on this position please get in touch with myself @ evelyn.fraser@hrsearch.ie