Human Resource Graduate

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and nutrition co-operative in Kilkenny is seeking a Human Resource Graduate for their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role, offering hybrid working, involves supporting HR initiatives and employee lifecycle processes in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will have a strong academic background in HR or Business and internship experience is advantageous. This opportunity promises professional growth and engagement in the HR field.

Qualifications

• High academic record in HR or Business with HR, Psychology.
• HR internship experience is an advantage.
• Ambition to progress in HR career.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support HR global initiatives including Talent Management and Culture.
• Provide ongoing HR operational support in production sites.
• Prepare HR reporting packs and analysis for management.
• Assist with onboarding new employees.

Skills

Customer centric solutions

Collaboration and building partnerships

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

2.2 honours degree in HR or Business

Job description

Overview

Human Resource Graduate, 2026 Graduate Programme, Hybrid Working

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a HR graduate to join our team. This role will consist of two rotations, one within our centres of excellence in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Engagement, and one supporting our HR teams in Operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential support to the implementation of Tirlán’s global initiatives including Talent Management, Culture and Engagement, Talent Acquisition and Development
• Providing ongoing support to HR operationally in one or more of our production sites or agri networks.
• Supporting end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including (but not limited to); new hires, leaves of absence, contractual changes (hours, level, salary and benefits), secondments and leavers
• Preparing and presentation of HR reporting packs and insight analysis for HR management to summarise trends and actions required
• Supporting employee onboarding, including induction documentation and coordination of probation reporting.

Qualifications

• High academic record to date in HR or Business with HR, Psychology, and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours degree.
• HR internship experience is a distinct advantage
• Ambition to progress successfully in a career in HR in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment
• Thinks commercially and delivers customer centric solutions
• Drives collaboration and builds partnerships to meet shared objectives
• Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels
• Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow
• Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change
• If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume

More about us

More about us at Tirlán

A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information visit www.tirlan.com

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential

Join our Talent Pool

Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you?! Then why not register your experience and sign up for career opportunities at www.tirlan.com/careers. At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirlán owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.