HR Generalist

GMC Utilities Group; Blanchardstown; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group in Blanchardstown is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to partner with management, aligning HR strategies with organisational needs. You will guide recruitment, onboarding, performance management and disciplinary procedures while driving employee relations and staff development.

The role emphasizes data-driven HR insights, HR projects, and effective communication across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
• 2–5 years of HR generalist experience or similar role.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience with disciplinary and grievances procedures is essential.
• Experience in a unionised environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with labour laws and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with and influence all levels of management, especially in change management.
• Self-directed with experience creating and implementing strategic HR plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, and offers.
• Manage onboarding for new employees and integration into culture.
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and fill positions promptly.
• Develop and maintain employer branding to attract top talent.
• Serve as point of contact for employee HR issues and resolve conflicts.
• Facilitate communication between employees and management for a positive work environment.
• Develop, implement and manage performance improvement plans with managers.
• Assist in development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
• Support performance appraisal processes, including goal setting and reviews.
• Advise managers on performance issues including coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate programs.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR records and HRIS data; update policies and procedures.
• Assist salary reviews and compensation administration.
• Prepare regular HR reports and analyze data trends.
• Participate in HR projects and events; provide admin support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

HR policies

HRIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Discipline and grievance handling

Change management

Strategic HR planning

Confidentiality

Unionised environment awareness

HR generalist experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?

The Role.

GMC are currently looking for an experiencedHR Generalistto join our team.

The HR Generalist will partner with the management team to align HR strategies with organisational needs, providing guidance on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary procedures. The role involves proactively managing employee relations, supporting staff development, and leading succession planning to nurture high-potential talent.

The HR Generalist will also ensure compliance by addressing gaps in HR knowledge among managers, drive improvement initiatives through HR projects, and facilitate effective communication across the organisation. Additionally, they will present data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.

This is a full time, permanent position based in Blanchardstown Corporate Park.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

• Coordinate the recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making job offers.
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees, including orientation and integration into the company culture.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and ensure timely fulfilment of open positions.
• Develop and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employees on HR-related issues, providing guidance and resolving conflicts when necessary.
• Facilitate communication between employees and management, ensuring a positive work environment.
• Develop, implement, and manage PIPs in collaboration with managers and employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.

Performance Management:

• Support the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Advise managers on performance-related issues, including coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Assist in identifying training and development needs within the Company and coordinating appropriate programs.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee records, including HRIS data, personnel files, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Compensation:

• Support the development and administration of compensation strategies and structures.
• Conduct market research to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Assist with salary reviews and adjustments.

HR Reporting & Metrics:

• Prepare regular HR reports on metrics such as employee turnover, absenteeism, and performance.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.

Other Duties:

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR processes and employee satisfaction.
• Assist with organising company events and activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in an HR generalist role or similar position.
• Full clean driving license.
• Experience with disciplinary and grievances procedures is essential.
• Experience of a unionised environment is desirable
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Familiarity with labour laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with and influence with all levels of management with particular reference to change management.
• Self‑directed individual with demonstrated experience creating and implementing strategic HR plans.
• Excellent working knowledge of ROI employment legislation including Sectoral Agreements.

Become a part of something bigger.

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like‑minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail].

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland’s leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to “Focus on the Future”.

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people’s quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland’s infrastructure of tomorrow, today.