Human Resources Officer

Excel Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Officer to support a busy multi-site operation across Dublin. The role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid model (4 days on site, 1 day WFH).

The successful candidate will bring HR generalist experience, strong stakeholder skills and confidence handling employee relations across locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in HR Officer/Generalist roles.
• Experience in supply chain, warehousing or fast-paced settings preferred.
• Degree or professional HR qualification; CIPD progression is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, engagement and attendance management.
• Support employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Attend and minuted employee relations meetings; draft relevant correspondence.
• Advise managers on HR policies and ensure fair, consistent application.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies for hiring needs.
• Support engagement initiatives, improvements and people development.
• Maintain accurate HR records and GDPR-compliant documentation.

Skills

HR Officer

HR Generalist

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Education

Degree in HR/Business

CIPD qualification or in progress

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to join a well-established organisation supporting a busy multi-site operation across Dublin

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to work closely with operational leaders and make a genuine impact across employee relations, engagement and the wider employee lifecycle.

4 days on site with 1 day WFH

This role would suit an experienced HR Generalist or HR Officer who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and is confident building strong relationships with managers and colleagues across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, employee changes, offboarding, retirement processes, payroll administration and HR reporting
• Partner with operational managers on workforce planning, employee engagement, performance and attendance management
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and absence management
• Attend employee relations meetings, take accurate minutes and support the preparation of relevant correspondence
• Provide practical guidance to managers and colleagues on HR policies, ensuring a fair and consistent approach
• Work with external recruitment agencies to support operational hiring requirements
• Support employee engagement, continuous improvement and people development initiatives
• Coordinate and contribute to employer branding and community initiatives
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation in line with GDPR and internal requirements
• Build positive working relationships with managers and employees across a multi-site environment

Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience as an HR Officer, HR Generalist or in a similar HR position
• Previous HR experience within supply chain, warehousing, distribution, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment
• Practical experience supporting employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances and absence management
• Experience supporting recruitment, ideally within a high-volume operational setting
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• CIPD qualification, equivalent accreditation or currently working towards accreditation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence supporting stakeholders at different levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally
• A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to support a multi-shift operation when required
• 12-month fixed-term contract with a well-established organisation
• Hybrid working model combining time in the business with remote working
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large, fast-paced, multi-site operation