Human Resources Generalist

Manley; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manley is seeking an HR Generalist in Drogheda, Ireland to lead recruitment from job description drafting to onboarding, coordinate inductions, and provide guidance on employee relations issues. The role supports management with HR reporting and maintains HR documentation and policies.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in generalist HR, strong knowledge of HR laws, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ HR experience, ideally in a generalist or standalone capacity.
• Experienced in HR reporting and drafting employment documentation.
• Proven track record in building robust employee relations and handling large-scale recruitment processes.
• Confident managing absence management and investigations.
• Have clear understanding of current HR laws and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment (from drafting job descriptions and advertising roles to interviewing candidates, extending offers and completing vetting and onboarding).
• Conduct inductions that involve coordinating health and safety training, as well as addressing staff requirements for onboarding.
• Provide guidance and hands-on support to Manager al employee relations matters.
• Develop and deliver HR reporting (absence, retention, performance metrics) to support business decisions.
• Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, offer letters and policy documentation.
• Establish and continuously improve HR processes and best practice.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR reporting

Policy management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Manage the full recruitment (from drafting job descriptions and advertising roles to interviewing candidates, extending offers and completing vetting and onboarding)
• Conduct inductions that involve coordinating health and safety training, as well as addressing staff requirements for onboarding.
• Provide guidance and hands‑on support to Manager al employee relations matters.
• Develop and deliver HR reporting (absence, retention, performance metrics) to support business decisions
• Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, offer letters and policy documentation
• Establish and continuously improve HR processes and best practice

Suitable candidates should have:

• Minimum 1–2 years’ HR experience, ideally in a generalist or standalone capacity
• Experienced in HR reporting and drafting employment documentation
• Proven track record in building robust employee relations and handling large-scale recruitment processes.
• Confident managing absence management and investigations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have clear understanding of current HR laws and practices
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own.