Human Resources Generalist

RPG Recruitment; Charleville; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats is seeking an HR Generalist to support the Charleville site from a HR function perspective, ensuring timely and efficient processes. You will drive recruitment, onboarding, contracts, absence management, and employee relations while maintaining GDPR-compliant records.

The role involves partnering with site management, training staff on HR best practices, and supporting payroll and employee relations initiatives in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in HR or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' HR Coordinator or similar experience.
• Good knowledge of Irish Employment legislation.
• Experience in fast-paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective support of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, absence management, discipline & grievance processes, employee engagement and performance management.
• Assist with recruitment of candidates from non-EU countries and work permit administration from start to finish.
• Maintain personnel files and ensure data processing complies with data protection rules.
• Produce reports on turnover, leave, and working time directives; support investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Interface with payroll and finance on pay-related matters; support site union relations and HR projects.

Skills

HR administration

MS Office

Communication skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Data confidentiality

Payroll liaison

Training & coaching

Irish employment law

Education

Third level qualification in HR or relevant discipline

Tools

CoreHR

Job description

HR Generalist

required by large FMCG company based in Charleville, North Cork.

The overall Purpose of this job is

:- The successful candidate will provide support to the site from a HR function viewpoint in an efficient and timely manner. Positively challenging systems of work and be driven to resolve issues with a sense of urgency and integrity.

The successful candidate will be based at the Charleville production plant in Co. Cork and will have the following key duties and responsibilities

• Deliver effective support of HR activities including site recruitment, pre-employment checks, induction, preparation of contracts, absence management, discipline & and grievance processes, employee engagement, communications, employee relations, and performance management;
• Assist with the recruitment of candidates from non-EU countries and the work permit process from start to finish including all administration around this process;
• Complete accurately all required documents to send to Shared Services during the employees' lifecycle;
• Responsible for the maintenance of all personnel files and records, ensuring all data is processed on a timely basis and in accordance with current data protection legislation;
• Support operational management in the preparation of a comprehensive manpower and resource plan for both permanent and temporary labour, dealing with peaks and troughs of site activity as required;
• Generate and produce reports around long term absences, working time directives, employee turnover and annual leave;
• Conduct exit interviews and provide up-to-date data on Labour turnover and stability of the workforce;
• Liaise with the relevant Managers, as required, regarding any breaches of Company policies and procedures;
• Train, develop and coach your stakeholders to operate to best practice standards. Hold education sessions to improve line manager's knowledge on recruitment skills, employment law, absence management, performance management, equal opportunities and team building/motivation.
• Participate in investigations and disciplinary meetings where appropriate, ensuring accurate meeting notes are recorded and support Line Managers to operate to best practice standards;
• Interface with payroll and finance on all pay related matters including processing payroll for the site as required;
• Work closely with the Employee Forums/Site Union representatives as appropriate, building on working relationships to improve and promote a positive employee relations culture;
• Become a 'Champion' of the Human Resources Information System (CoreHR), driving its utilisation for all HR related data in line with best practice under Data Protection guidelines;
• Assist with the graduate intake of trainees under the Company's annual Graduate Programme and ensure their development programmes are adhered to;
• Comply with all HR ethical audit requirements as driven by our customers and work towards best practice standards as set out within the ethical audit framework;
• Ensure that all HR information is managed confidentially and in accordance with GDPR guidelines;
• Process routine employee requests and provide relevant information and paperwork as required in a timely fashion;
• Keep up to date with new national employment legislation and Dawn Meats procedures;
• Provide any other administrative support that may be required;
• Provide support on HR projects and special events as required;

The ideal candidate will have or demonstrate

• Third level qualification in HR or relevant discipline;
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a HR Coordinator or similar role;
• Good knowledge of Irish Employment legislation;
• Ability to demonstrate experience of successfully working in a fast paced, professional, outcome orientated/target driven environment;
• Knowledge of Human Resources principles, processes and procedures;
• Experience in Data Management and an awareness of the importance of confidentiality in data handling;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and stay calm under pressure;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Consistency in meeting deadlines;
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce population;
• Previous payroll experience would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of CoreHR would be an advantage.