HR Generalist - County Westmeath

www.recruitireland.com - jobboard; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an HR Generalist to enhance HR activities across departments. This role involves advising on HR policies, co-ordinating recruitment efforts, and maintaining a positive work environment, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar HR role.
• Solid understanding of Irish employment legislation.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers and employees regarding HR processes.
• Assist with talent acquisition and recruitment planning.
• Monitor HR reporting systems and prepare KPI reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Discretion

IT Proficiency

Education

Third-level qualification in Human Resources

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of core HR activities. This includes advising managers and employees on HR processes, co-ordinating recruitment and onboarding, supporting performance and training initiatives, and ensuring policy compliance in line with employment legislation. The HR Generalist will work closely with all departments and plays a key part in maintaining a positive and productive working environment. This role requires strong communication skills, solid HR knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees on the application of key HR processes.
• Assist with resourcing and talent acquisition planning across all levels, including contract renewals.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate employee induction programmes.
• Support the implementation of the company’s performance management processes across teams.
• Prepare monthly management KPI reports (e.g. headcount, absenteeism, performance).
• Monitor and maintain the company’s Business Intelligence HR reporting system.
• Build strong working relationships and maintain open communication with employees and leadership.
• Ensure HR policies remain up to date and compliant with employment legislation.
• Attend job and recruitment fairs to support employer branding and attract talent.
• Develop relationships with local schools and colleges to promote graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
• Co-ordinate and administer training for apprentices.
• Manage and control all content on company social media.
• Perform other day-to-day duties required in a busy and dynamic HR environment.

Interested applicants should have:
• Strong IT proficiency, with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.
• Solid understanding of Irish employment legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Organised, dependable, and capable of working independently and/or in a team.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in a similar HR role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• A third-level qualification in Human Resources or demonstrable equivalent experience.