HR Generalist

Osborne Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Irish organisation in the search for an experienced HR Generalist.

The HR Generalist will support the full employee lifecycle with a primary focus on employee relations and talent acquisition/recruitment. This role is responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture through effective employee engagement and employee relations practices, while managing end-to-end recruitment processes.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, ensuring HR policies and practices are applied consistently and in compliance with Irish employment law and relevant EU employment legislation.

Location: Dublin/ Meath – Travel will be required across Ireland in this role.

Permanent full-time onsite.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Support the Group HR Director and wider HR Team as a first point of contact for HR-related queries
• Manage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management processes
• Conduct and assist in workplace investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
• Provide guidance to managers on best practice, policy application, and compliance with Irish employment law and relevant EU directives (including equality, working time, and data protection legislation)
• Support conflict resolution and mediation between employees and managers where required
• Promote a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives and clear communication

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key and critical roles
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience
• Utilise multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, referrals, and recruitment agencies) to attract high-quality candidates
• Analyse recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire) and support continuous improvement initiatives

HR Operations & Generalist Duties

Support the Group HR Function in the following:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures in line with Irish employment legislation and applicable EU directives
• Support onboarding and induction programmes to ensure smooth employee integration
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are compliant with GDPR requirements
• Contribute to employee engagement surveys and action planning
• Support performance management processes, including reviews and development plans
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and relevant EU frameworks, including (but not limited to) GDPR, Working Time Directive, Equality Directives, and Whistleblowing requirements
• Undertake any other duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role (3–5 years minimum)
• Strong experience in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes
• Solid understanding of Irish employment law and EU employment legislation
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and best practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience of European employment law would be advantageous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) preferred

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgement and decision-making
• Adaptability and resilience
• Collaborative and proactive approach

If you are a motivated HR professional looking to further develop your career within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Niamh Brady.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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