Human Resources Officer

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Naas location

Salary up to €45,000

Health insurance contribution

3% pension

22 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking an HR Officer in Naas, Co. Kildare. The role provides broad HR support with emphasis on employee relations, performance and absence management, and HR compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a generalist HR role, and strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation. Hybrid working is offered, with a salary up to €45,000.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies and queries.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Manage workplace investigations and ensure fair handling per policy and legislation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and HR administration.
• Maintain confidential records and GDPR compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics including headcount and turnover.
• Support payroll administration and provide accurate employee information.
• Assist with HR policies, engagement initiatives, and HR projects.
• Build strong relationships with employees, managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Communication

Organisation

Education

HR-related degree

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

HR Officer

An exciting opportunity for an HR Officer to join a leading organisation based in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role will provide broad HR support with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, absence management, and HR compliance. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes, investigations, performance management, and absence management.
• Manage and support workplace investigations, ensuring matters are handled fairly and in line with company policy and Irish employment legislation.
• Support managers with performance improvement plans, probation reviews, and employee conduct matters.
• Manage and monitor employee absence, including return-to-work processes and Occupational Health referrals where required.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee documentation, and HR administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics including headcount, turnover, and absenteeism.
• Support payroll administration and provide accurate employee information as required.
• Assist with HR policies, compliance, employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and HR projects.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, managers, and key stakeholders across the organisation.

Role Requirements:

• 2 to 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong experience in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, investigations, absence, and performance management.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers in a fast-paced operational environment.
• HR, Business, or related 3rd level qualification; CIPD qualification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion when dealing with confidential employee information.
• Good Microsoft Office and HR systems experience.
• Manufacturing or similar operational environment experience is advantageous.

Benefits and Package:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Based in Naas, Co. Kildare.
• Hybrid working – 1 day from home following probation.
• Salary of up to €45,000, depending on experience.
• Health insurance contribution of 30% of premium costs, up to €400 per annum.
• 3% pension scheme.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.