Senior HR Generalist - Maternity Contract
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- Kildare
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing end-to-end HR generalist support across the site
- Acting as the primary point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters
- Managing employee relations issues including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence management, and investigations
- Supporting and advising line managers on Irish employment legislation, company policies, and best practice
- Working closely with site leadership to support workforce planning and organisational needs
- Supporting recruitment activities including onboarding, contracts, and inductions
- Managing HR administration, reporting, and maintaining accurate employee records
- Supporting payroll inputs and liaising with payroll providers as required
- Driving engagement initiatives and supporting a positive employee culture
- Supporting training, development, and succession planning initiatives
- Ensuring HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards are consistently applied
- Acting as a key HR contact in a unionised environment, supporting engagement and consultation processes
- Supporting audits and compliance requirements as needed
- Qualified in HR (Degree level or equivalent)
- A senior-level HR Generalist with strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experienced in managing complex employee relations cases independently
- Knowledgeable in Irish employment law and HR best practice
- Comfortable working in a unionised environment
- Highly organised, resilient, and confident working at pace
- A strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
- Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
- 12-month maternity contract
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Opportunity to join a stable, well-structured manufacturing organisation
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and site leadership