HR Generalist

Hygeia; Galway; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Hygeia in Oranmore, Galway, is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day People Development operations. This part-time role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, HR compliance and records management.

You will be a key contact for employees and management on HR matters, helping ensure best practices and confidential handling of information. Training and payroll support are relevant aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• 2–5 years of HR experience is expected.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: postings, screening, interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records and confidential HR documentation.
• Administer benefits, leave, and attendance records.
• Support performance management processes and appraisals.
• Handle employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies and HR best practices.
• Coordinate employee training and development programs.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain HR metrics.
• Support payroll data and HR payroll queries.
• Foster employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and assist offboarding.
• Respond to HR policy inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: People Development

Reports to: Head of People Development

Location: Oranmore, Galway

Employment Type: Part-time Permanent, 20 hours

Job Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the People Development department. This role manages various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation and benefits administration, HR compliance, and maintaining employee records. The HR Generalist serves as a key point of contact for employees and management on HR-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is accurate and confidential.
• Administer employee benefits, leave management, and attendance records.
• Support performance management processes, including appraisals and performance improvement plans.
• Handle employee relations issues and assist in conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Coordinate employee training and development programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain HR metrics.
• Support payroll by providing accurate employee data and resolving HR payroll-related queries.
• Facilitate employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and support offboarding activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Human Resources or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, CIPD, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of performance management systems.
• Experience in employee engagement initiatives.

Hygeia is an equal opportunities employer