HR Generalist

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks an HR Generalist for a leading financial services organization on a 12-month contract in Dublin. This role emphasizes payroll management and general HR duties within a collaborative global environment, ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a HR Generalist role with payroll responsibility.
• Strong Excel skills essential for reporting and payroll support.
• Experience in international or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly payroll process across Dublin and global offices.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits including pensions and healthcare.
• Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Payroll management

Excel skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

HR qualification

Job description

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Title: HR Generalist

Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid)

Duration: 12-Month Contract



Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a leading financial services organisation in the search for a HR Generalist for a 12 month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, international HR environment, with a particular emphasis on managing multi-country payroll alongside wider HR generalist duties.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional to broaden their generalist experience while making a real impact in a fast-paced, people-first organisation.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the monthly payroll process across Dublin and other global offices.
* Oversee the administration of employee benefits including pensions, healthcare, and leave entitlements
* Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers, ensuring timely and professional responses
* Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, probation, internal mobility, and offboarding
* Coordinate and administer HR documentation, contracts, policies and compliance-related processes
* Monitor performance management and appraisal cycles, supporting both employees and managers
* Assist in organising and tracking training and development activity, including managing training budgets
* Contribute to HR projects such as salary and bonus reviews, policy updates, employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing events
* Support internal reporting and monthly HR metrics, including reconciliation of payroll and budgeting reports
* Ensure all HR data is maintained accurately and confidentially in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements



Key Requirements:

* 3–4 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role with payroll responsibility
* Demonstrated ability to manage and reconcile monthly payroll processes
* Strong Excel skills are essential for reporting and payroll support
* Experience working in international or regulated environments preferred
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised
* HR qualification is required.
* Must have the right to work in Ireland
* Immediate availability is essential



If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today to take the next step in your HR career. We look forward to hearing from you!