Human Resources Generalist

Primtac Personnel LTD; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension

Training & development

Career progression

Company events

Job summary

Primtac Personnel LTD in Cork/Limerick/Tipperary is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to deliver a professional HR service across the full employee lifecycle. The role involves employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, HR admin, payroll support, compliance and engagement.

You will work with managers and staff, ensure GDPR and Irish employment law compliance, maintain HR records, and contribute to training, development and culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Third-level qualification in HR, Business or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment law, GDPR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding and payroll support.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administration across the full lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, inductions, and exits.
• Provide advice and support to managers and employees on employee relations, attendance, performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Support recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks and work permit administration where required.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Prepare regular HR reports covering absence, turnover, annual leave, and working time.
• Support payroll administration and liaise with Payroll and Finance to resolve pay-related queries.
• Ensure HR processes comply with Irish employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, HR projects, graduate recruitment, and audits.
• Provide a professional and confidential HR service to employees and management.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR administration

Payroll support

Compliance

Employee engagement

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

HR systems

MS Office

Education

Third-level qualification in HR/Business

Tools

CoreHR

PeopleXD

Job description

Calling all HR Professionals in Cork, Limerick and Tipperary! We have a new role I hope you'll be interested in. Details below.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team and play a key role in delivering a professional, responsive HR service across the full employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with 2+ years’ experience who enjoys a varied role covering employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, payroll support, compliance and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will work closely with managers and employees, providing trusted HR advice while helping to maintain best-practice processes and a positive workplace culture.

What’s on offer: Competitive salary, pension, training and development opportunities, career progression, on-site parking and company events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, inductions, and employee departures.
• Provide advice and support to managers and employees on employee relations, attendance, performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Support recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks and work permit administration where required.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are kept up to date.
• Prepare regular HR reports covering absence, turnover, annual leave, and working time.
• Support payroll administration and work closely with Payroll and Finance to resolve pay-related queries.
• Ensure HR processes comply with Irish employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, HR projects, graduate recruitment, and company audits.
• Provide a professional and confidential HR service to employees and management.
• Third-level qualification in HR, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an HR Generalist, HR Officer, HR Coordinator, or similar role.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment law, HR best practice, and GDPR.
• Practical experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, absence management, and HR administration.
• Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Payroll experience and knowledge of systems such as CoreHR or PeopleXD would be an advantage.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• On-site parking.
• Company events and employee engagement initiatives.