
HR Generalist
- Co Kildare
- €30,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job type Permanent
Location Co. Kildare
Salary € 30,000 -40,000, 40,000-60,000The RoleLeinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a HR Generalist to cover a 12-month contract.Full time roleHybrid - 2 days at home, 3 days in the office in Co. KildareSalary up to €55,000Main duties:
- Partner closely with business leaders and managers, acting as a trusted advisor, coach, and influence on all people-related matters.
- Lead the delivery of the People Agenda, ensuring it aligns with business goals and remains relevant and meaningful to your stakeholders.
- Support change initiatives by ensuring people are considered throughout, with clear communication planning and execution.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify talent needs and implement attraction, retention, and development strategies that support business growth.
- Interpret key people metrics, such as attrition and engagement, and guide leaders on appropriate actions and improvements.
- Design and co-create innovative People solutions that address challenges around performance, retention, engagement, and development.
- Ensure timely and effective deployment of key People programmes such as Performance & Reward, Talent Assessment, and Team Effectiveness.
- Lead the delivery of high-impact organisational development and culture initiatives, including:
- People Manager capability building
- High performing team development
- Engagement, learning, and recognition strategies
- Change management support for leaders
- Manage complex or high-risk employee relations matters with professionalism and ensure business alignment.
- Provide strategic and operational HR support, ensuring consistent delivery of initiatives and best practice HR operations.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of HR strategies and policies to support business needs.
- Develop and mentor direct reports, including the HR Advisor and People Administrator, while role-modelling company values and behaviours.
- Actively contribute to the wider People & Culture team by sharing knowledge, experience, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
- A passion for shaping a positive and impactful employee experience.
- A strong focus on collaboration and building effective working relationships across teams to drive business outcomes.
- A proactive mindset, always seeking continuous improvement and more efficient ways of working.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills that allow you to influence and engage at all levels.
- Committed to your own growth and development as well as supporting others in their learning journey.
- Highly organised, with strong time management and attention to detail.
- Able to maintain a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
- Capable of motivating, guiding, and influencing others across the People & Culture team and wider business.