HR Generalist.

HR Generalist required by large FMCG company based in Charleville, North Cork. The overall Purpose of this job is :- This hands-on HR role will provide support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR administration, payroll processes, GDPR compliance and HR systems within a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be based at the Charleville production plant in Co. Cork and will have the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, induction and offboarding;
• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, absence management, performance management, discipline and grievance processes;
• Assist with work permit administration and pre-employment checks for non-EU recruitment where required;
• Prepare HR reports and workforce data relating to absence, turnover, annual leave and working time compliance;
• Support payroll administration and liaise with payroll and finance on pay-related matters;
• Support HR projects, employee engagement initiatives, graduate recruitment and ethical audit requirements.

The ideal candidate will have or demonstrate

• Third level qualification in HR or relevant discipline;
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Officer, HR Coordinator or similar HR role;
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law, HR best practice and GDPR requirements;
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, absence management and HR administration;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with HR systems such as CoreHR / PeopleXD and payroll administration is an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a HR Professional to grow and gain career progression within a leading food production business. Role offers

• Competitive salary in line with market rates and experience
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a leading food production business
• On-site parking
• Company events and employee engagement initiatives