HR Generalist

Sigmar Recruitment; Shannon; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for you and dependents

Pension

Canteen

On-site gym

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an HR Generalist for Co Clare, Ireland. The role is on-site for the first 6 months and then hybrid working thereafter.

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers continuous benefits, responsibility for employee relations, recruitment, and payroll support, plus ongoing professional development within a collaborative HR team.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or related field. CIPD qualification desirable.
• 2–3+ years HR experience and knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Proficient with MS Office and time/attendance systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations and be primary contact for staff queries.
• Oversee recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Manage benefits including pensions and medical insurance.
• Prepare monthly HR reports and refine onboarding procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding and relocation for international staff, incl. visas.
• Maintain policies and employee handbook; handle files and training records.
• Advise management on HR matters; assist with payroll and appraisals.
• Represent HR on the communications team and support ad hoc projects.

Skills

HR experience

MS Office proficiency

Time & attendance systems

Irish employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in business or related field

CIPD qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title - HR Generalist Co Clare - on-site for the first 6 months and then hybrid working thereafter. Salary - 35-45k depending on level of experience. Hours -8.30am to 5pm and until 4pm on a Friday. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with potential to become permanent) and candidates will benefit from company benefits also (including Healthcare for you and dependents, pension, canteen and on-site gym).

About Your New Employer:

• Join a dynamic and innovative company known for its collaborative HR team culture and commitment to employee development.
• Be part of an organisation that values open communication, offers comprehensive benefits, and provides opportunities to engage in meaningful projects.
• Work alongside a supportive management team in a forward-thinking environment, regularly recognized for HR best practices.

About Your New Job:

• You will handle all aspects of employee relations, serving as the primary point of contact for staff queries and requests.
• Oversee the full recruitment and selection lifecycle, ensuring a seamless process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Manage employee benefits, including pensions, medical insurance, and safety wear provisioning.
• Prepare monthly HR reports for key departments and assist in developing and refining onboarding procedures, including the ZUP process.
• Coordinate the integration of new hires, ensuring systems are set up and arrivals are efficiently managed.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of company policies and the employee handbook.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel files and training records, and manage onboarding and relocation for international staff, including visa processes.
• Advise and support management on HR-related matters, manage working time and absence records, and assist with employee appraisals and payroll preparation.
• Act as the HR representative on the communications team and participate in ad hoc HR projects as required.

What Skills You Need

• Degree in business or a related field, ideally specialising in human resources.
• At least 2-3+ years of HR experience; CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with time and attendance systems is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current Irish employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Problem-solving ability and creativity in finding solutions.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and a friendly, approachable attitude.
• Flexible, with strong multitasking and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for learning and development.
• Work in a supportive team environment, with the possibility to take on a high-impact HR role and grow with the company.