HR Generalist | Maternity Cover

Pelco Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelco Group in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, is seeking an HR Generalist on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract, starting December 2026. The role provides support across all HR functions and ensures the smooth delivery of HR services based in Ballycoolin.

You will manage the full employee lifecycle, lead inductions, handle recruitment, and maintain GDPR-compliant HR data while supporting payroll and employee relations. A proactive, organised HR professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant HR qualification or CIPD credential.
• Experience in HR administration.
• Knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Meticulous with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Proficient with MS Office; Bizimply experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the full employee life cycle.
• Coordinate and lead induction for new recruits.
• Manage recruitment process including post job openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews and onboarding.
• Ensure HR data and filing is maintained accurately and GDPR compliant.
• Carry out general HR administration duties daily.
• Be the first point of contact for employee HR queries by phone and email.
• Provide HR support to managers on policy, training and employee engagement.
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary and grievance meetings.
• Ensure work permits are up to date and escalate issues.
• Continuously improve HR service delivery and report HR metrics.
• Coordinate training and development activity; support payroll data accuracy and processing.

Skills

HR qualification

Administration experience

Irish employment law

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Related degree

CIPD qualification

Tools

Bizimply

Job description

We are currently seeking an HR Generalist to join our team on a 12 month maternity leave cover contract, with an anticipated start date at the beginning of December 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive HR professional to provide support across all areas of the HR function, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of HR services based in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15.

Main purpose of the job

To assist in providing effective HR support to the HR function and to carry out general administration tasks as required. HR Generalist will assist in the effective planning, direction & execution of all HR initiatives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

HR Generalist:

• Manage the administration of the full employee life cycle
• Co-ordinate and lead induction for new recruits
• Manage recruitment process as required, including post job openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews and guide new hires through onboarding
• Ensure all HR data and filing is maintained accurately & in line with GDPR regulations
• Carrying out general HR administration duties on a daily basis
• Be the first point of contact for employee HR queries by phone and email
• Provide HR support to managers on a range of areas such as policy and procedure, training & development and employee engagement
• Assisting with the co-ordination of investigations, disciplinary and grievance meetings
• Ensuring work permits, where applicable are up to date and escalates any issues
• Continuously improve HR service delivery by identifying challenges and recommending opportunities for improvements
• Compile internal and external HR updates, reports and people related metrics
• Responsible for administration of all training and development activity
• Work closely with payroll department to ensure accuracy of data and seamless process management. Provide cover/support for payroll function as required
• Probation review and annual performance review tracking, reminders and administration
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as assigned

General:

• Comply with company policies at all times
• Adhere to company practices and procedures at all times
• Comply with all Employment Law relevant to the operation of the Pelco Ltd. business including operational legislation
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, representing the core values of the Pelco Ltd. Brand
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues
• Complete all tasks to the best of your ability and to the highest standard
• Carry out all reasonable tasks and requests as assigned
• Ensure effective time management and task prioritisation
• Ensure discretion and confidentiality are maintained at all times

Required Skills/Experience

• Relevant HR qualification - related degree or CIPD qualification
• Previous experience in an administration role, HR administration experience would be a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of Irish employment law
• Must be meticulous with a very high level of attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Confidentiality is essential
• The ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Possess an excellent work ethos, be flexile in approach to work and adaptable to change
• Strong MS Office skills and technologically savvy. Previous experience working with a HR database system an advantage such as Bizimply.