Group HR Generalist

HR Search Ltd; Ballina; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 work from anywhere days

Job summary

HR Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Group HR Generalist to join our expanding international team in County Mayo. You will support day-to-day HR operations, advise managers, and help implement the company’s people strategy across regions, with a focus on HR policies, governance and HRIS.

This broad role covers employee relations, mobility, onboarding, reporting and compliance, delivering a high-quality HR service while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 35 years' experience in a generalist HR role, ideally supporting multiple sites or international operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using HRIS platforms; exposure to BambooHR would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in HR analytics and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate or similar reporting tools would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Assist with the development, review and implementation of HR policies and employee handbooks to ensure legislative compliance and best practice.
• Support the delivery of the organisation's HR strategy and key people initiatives.
• Manage HR reporting and key people metrics, producing regular reports and insights.
• Maintain employee records within the HRIS, ensuring GDPR compliance and data accuracy.
• Provide first-line support for HR system users and assist with ongoing system improvements.
• Support international employee mobility, including relocation, visa administration and benefits coordination where required.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure an excellent employee experience.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications and wellbeing programmes.
• Partner with managers to ensure performance reviews, holiday management and other key HR processes are completed effectively.
• Participate in HR and wider business projects that support organisational growth and continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research and analyse HR data to support talent attraction and employee experience initiatives.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
• Champion company values and act as an ambassador for the HR function.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Third-level qualification in HR

Tools

HRIS

BambooHR

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Job Description

Group HR Generalist Location:County Mayo onsite full time. Salary:Competitive Job Type:Full-time, 16 month contract

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a growing international organisation as aGroup HR Generalist. Working closely with senior HR leadership, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the global HR function while contributing to the implementation of the company's people strategy. This is a broad and varied role offering exposure to international HR operations, employee relations, HR systems, policy development and cross-functional projects across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation. Assist with the development, review and implementation of HR policies and employee handbooks to ensure legislative compliance and best practice. Support the delivery of the organisation's HR strategy and key people initiatives. Manage HR reporting and key people metrics, producing regular reports and insights. Maintain employee records within the HRIS, ensuring GDPR compliance and data accuracy. Provide first-line support for HR system users and assist with ongoing system improvements. Support international employee mobility, including relocation, visa administration and benefits coordination where required. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure an excellent employee experience. Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications and wellbeing programmes. Partner with managers to ensure performance reviews, holiday management and other key HR processes are completed effectively. Participate in HR and wider business projects that support organisational growth and continuous improvement. Conduct market research and analyse HR data to support talent attraction and employee experience initiatives. Keep up to date with employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions and ensure HR practices remain compliant. Champion company values and act as an ambassador for the HR function.

About You

We're looking for an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment. You will have: A third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline. 35 years' experience in a generalist HR role, ideally supporting multiple sites or international operations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using HRIS platforms; exposure to BambooHR would be advantageous. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in HR analytics and reporting. Experience with Power BI, Power Automate or similar reporting tools would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a successful and expanding international organisation. Exposure to a global HR function across multiple regions. Broad, varied role with excellent career development opportunities. 25 work from anywhere days. Brilliant opportunity for anyone coming from a smaller business keen to expand their experience into a global workforce

Benefits

25 work from anywhere days