HR Generalist

Morgan McKinley; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for our Dublin West office. The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and permanently employed at 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will work closely with the HR Business Partner to manage high-volume Employee Relations, international mobility, and end-to-end HR support within a fast-paced, unionised environment. Ideal candidates have proven 360 HR Generalist experience, strong ER capabilities, and exposure to

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in Ireland in HR due to hands-on experience with Irish employment law.
• Experience handling high-volume employee relations cases and dealing with trade unions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end, high-volume Employee Relations casework, advising line managers on grievances, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborate within a unionised environment, building strong relationships with staff and trade union representatives.
• Coordinate visa and work permit processing, manage administrative tracking systems, and liaise with legal representatives and immigration agencies.
• Provide full 360-degree HR guidance across the employee lifecycle, supporting performance reviews and business initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

Industrial Relations

Recruitment & Mobility

HR Generalist

Communication

Job description

HR Generalist | West Dublin

Location: Dublin West (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri)

About the Role

A leading player in the industrial/blue-collar sector is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their established Dublin HR team. Reporting directly to the HR Business Partner, this position offers a strong blend of day-to-day operational HR advice, high-volume Employee Relations, and international mobility coordination.

This role suit a resilient HR professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, unionised operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Support end-to-end, high-volume ER casework, advising line managers on grievances, performance management, and disciplinary processes.




• Industrial Relations: Collaborate effectively within a unionised environment, fostering strong working relationships with staff and trade union representatives.




• International Recruitment & Mobility: Coordinate visa and work permit processing, managing administrative tracking systems and liaising directly with legal representatives and external immigration agencies.




• Generalist Support: Provide full 360-degree HR guidance across the employee lifecycle, supporting performance reviews and ongoing business initiatives across the Irish entity.

Ideal Profile & Requirements

• Proven experience in a 360 HR Generalist role, or a focused HR Specialist with strong ER expertise looking to broaden their scope (upskilling supported).




• Demonstrated background handling high-volume Employee Relations and working alongside Trade Unions.




• Previous experience dealing with blue-collar, logistics, utilities, construction, or heavy processing environments is highly desirable.




• Exposure to immigration processes and visa/work permit applications is attractive.




• Resilient, articulate, and pragmatic communication style.




• Full driving licence required.

Please note any applicants must have 2 years of experience working in Ireland in HR due to a need for hands on experience working with Irish employment law.