HR Generalist

Danone; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food & beverage company is seeking an HR professional to manage administrative services, payroll support, and enhance employee experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume manufacturing environments and hold a relevant HR qualification. This role plays a vital part in supporting HR initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Payroll and recruitment experience are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administrative services and staff records.
• Prepare weekly payroll and provide employee support.
• Enhance employee experience through HR initiatives.
• Ensure smooth operational practices for HR functions.

Skills

Experience in HR administration

Understanding of payroll processes

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant Third Level qualification in HR

Job description

• HR Administration:‘Guard the basics’and ensure the provision ofa professional and credible HR Administrative service. Manage the maintenance of staff records in an ‘audit ready’ state to Group Internal Control (DICE) requirements. Compilation of employee trend analysis, such as headcount reporting, attrition, absenteeism etc.
• Comp & Ben: Prepare Weekly Payroll in a relief capacity. Provide support to employees on all pay related matters.Partner with external C&B providersto coordinate local C&B profile to resolve queries and coordinate annual renewals in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Employee Experience and Communication:Enhanceemployee experiencethrough HR Initiatives thatdrive sustainable engagementand well-being in the workplace. Support site communication strategy that is transparent and positive for all colleagues, maintaining channels for bottom up and top down communication channels. Drive organisational and cultural change through effective use of organisational design and change management strategies and tools in conjunction with the HR Manager.
• Operational HR:Ensure smooth operational practices for all HR initiatives and services. Partner with line managers to ensure that people needs are met tooptimise departmental performance.
• Talent Sourcing & Acquisition: Ensure the attraction and retention of required site talents. Manage the recruitment process by driving attraction, development and retention strategy including local talent acquisition plans.
• Talent Management & Development:Drive frequent talent management activities and diverse engagement programs. Manage the annualPDR processfor all non-management grades to include line manager coaching, performance improvement and continuous development of Danoners. Assist the HR Lead in managing the annualTalent Development agenda across the site.
• Industrial Relations:ProvideHR advisory serviceon disciplinary/grievance/ER related issues and in cooperation with line managers, ensure thatabsenteeism, both long and short term, is proactively and consistently managed. Creatively address rapidlychanging employee needs while honouring the terms of collective bargaining agreements and proactively assess and provide guidance regarding the optimisation of organisational structure.
• Project Design & Delivery:As part of a wider project team assist and manage the delivery of keytransformation projectsthat have an impact on the site objectives. Drive and continually develop the bi-annualPeople Survey Road Mapin conjunction with the HR Manager.
• Communications: Responsiblefor policy harmonisation and compliancewith local legislation and Danone Group regulations at all times. Responsible for dissemination ofregular internal communications in coordination with Group mandates and execution of local Corporate Social Responsibility/Community Engagement strategy.
• On-boarding: Ensure employee orientation and on-boarding programs are in place and being executed thoroughly. Ensure the effective follow-up and evaluation of on-boarding with new hires.

About you

• Experience within a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Relevant Third Level qualification in a HR related discipline.
• Payroll and recruitment experience an advantage.

About Danone

Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition is a division of the Danone Group and the Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division as it is a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.