HR Generalist — 12-Month Ops & People Partner

Bright; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright is seeking a solid HR Generalist for a 12-month maternity cover within the Core HR team, reporting to the Head of HR Operations. You will be the day-to-day HR support across the business, advising managers and employees on policies, onboarding, compliance, and people processes – the core workload that keeps our people operations running smoothly.

You will thrive in a role that requires independent work and you are energized by a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.

Qualifications

• Solid HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Experience with HRIS and people data.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging HR tech.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in SaaS/tech environments.
• HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and employees on policy applications and employment law.
• Manage probation reviews and routine employee relations matters.
• Oversee leave management including sickness and family leave.
• Handle onboarding and day-to-day HR documentation.
• Manage offboarding and exit interviews.
• Run annual employee engagement surveys and produce reports.
• Support HR projects and explore AI tool integration.
• Assist with audit and compliance requirements.

Skills

HR Generalist

Irish Employment Law

Employee Relations

HRIS

CIPD Qualification

AI in HR

UK Employment Law

SaaS/Tech Environment

Education

CIPD or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Bright is seeking a solid HR Generalist for a 12-month maternity cover within the Core HR team, reporting to the Head of HR Operations. You will be the day-to-day HR support across the business, advising managers and employees on policies, onboarding, compliance, and people processes – the core workload that keeps our people operations running smoothly.

You will thrive in a role that requires independent work and you are energized by a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.