HR Generalist – Midlands

Salary: €45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: On-site, Granard, Co. Longford

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership and enjoys working closely with managers and employees to deliver business priorities.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, helping to ensure the effective delivery of HR policies, processes and initiative’s.

Working closely with managers and employees, you will support recruitment, employee relations, talent development, HR systems, employee engagement and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to make a meaningful contribution to the business while supporting a positive, high-performing workplace culture within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR advice and guidance.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Work with managers to identify workforce requirements and ensure timely recruitment.
• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures, investigations, hearings, appeals and welfare meetings.
• Support employees and managers with HR policies, procedures and employment-related queries.
• Assist with visa and employment permit applications and related administration.
• Oversee and support the HR system, driving effective implementation, optimisation and ongoing user support.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics, including absence, turnover and other key workforce indicators, working with managers to address emerging trends.
• Support talent management, employee development and performance management initiatives.
• Develop and implement employee engagement, communication and recognition initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices comply with company policies, employment legislation and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external HR audits as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to HR projects and operational enhancements.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, HR best practice, emerging technologies and industry developments.
• Build strong working relationships across the business, supporting both operational requirements and wider HR objectives.

Key Requirements

• A relevant HR qualification or equivalent practical experience in a similar HR role.
• Previous experience in a generalist HR position, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Experience using HR systems, with the ability to improve processes and maximise system effectiveness.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally.
• A genuine interest in employee engagement, talent development and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to travel between sites or locations as required.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of €45,000 per annum.
• Pension: After six months of employment, access to a pension arrangement with a 3% employer matching contribution.
• On-site parking at the location.
• Travel expenses reimbursed for business-related travel.
• Travel requirement: Approximately 25%, as required by the role.

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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