HR Generalist

Collins McNicholas; Connacht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations, advise management on employee matters and support payroll processing in collaboration with the Finance Director. The role requires strong HR technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will have CIPD accreditation, solid knowledge of Irish employment law and experience across HR administration, employee relations

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in an HR or HR Generalist role.
• CIPD accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience across HR administration, employee relations and the employee lifecycle.
• Experience supporting payroll processing and maintaining accurate employee and payroll records.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including recruitment support, onboarding, contracts, probation, employee changes and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, policies, contracts and documentation.
• Ensure HR processes are efficient, confidential and compliant with data protection requirements.
• Support payroll processing in collaboration with the Finance Director, ensuring accurate information and timely submission of payroll inputs.
• Maintain payroll-related employee data, including salary changes, working hours, leave, absence and new starter or leaver details.
• Assist with payroll queries, discrepancies and reconciliations, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers on employment matters and best practice.
• Support and manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary procedures and performance concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of Irish employment legislation and ensure HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant.
• Escalate complex or high-ris e employee matters where appropriate.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports covering headcount, turnover, absence and other workforce metrics.
• Review and improve HR processes, systems and documentation to support business efficiency and growth.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote employee engagement, retention and effective people management.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Payroll support

Data protection compliance

Communication

Education

CIPD accreditation

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

HR Generalist - Permanent - Leitrim Our client seeks an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented HR Generalist to join their growing business. This hands‑on role manages day‑to‑day HR operations, advises management on employee matters, and supports accurate, timely payroll processing in collaboration with the Finance Director. The successful candidate will combine strong HR technical knowledge with excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach. They will play an important role in maintaining compliant HR practices, supporting our people and developing processes as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle

• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including recruitment support, onboarding, contracts, probation, employee changes and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, policies, contracts and documentation.
• Ensure HR processes are efficient, confidential and compliant with data protection requirements.

Payroll Support

• Support payroll processing in collaboration with the Finance Director, ensuring accurate information and timely submission of payroll inputs.
• Maintain payroll-related employee data, including salary changes, working hours, leave, absence and new starter or leaver details.
• Assist with payroll queries, discrepancies and reconciliations, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers on employment matters and best practice.
• Support and manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary procedures and performance concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of Irish employment legislation and ensure HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant.
• Escalate complex or high-ris e employee matters where appropriate.

HR Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and analyse HR reports covering headcount, turnover, absence and other workforce metrics.
• Review and improve HR processes, systems and documentation to support business efficiency and growth.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote employee engagement, retention and effective people management.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum three years' experience in an HR or HR Generalist role.
• CIPD accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience across HR administration, employee relations and the employee lifecycle.
• Experience supporting payroll processing and maintaining accurate employee and payroll records.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-oriented approach.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a commercially aware and adaptable HR professional who can balance day-to-day HR delivery, employee relations and payroll support. They will be confident advising management, committed to continuous improvement and comfortable working in a growing business where initiative, accountability and collaboration are essential.