Hybrid HR Generalist (3-Month Contract, 2 Remote Days)

HERO Recruitment; Tuam; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment in Tuam, Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a 3-month contract with potential extension. You will act as the first contact for employee and manager HR queries and manage end-to-end lifecycle activities.

The role requires CIPD qualification or working towards, 3–5 years in HR operations, strong Irish employment law knowledge, and excellent reporting and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Human Resources.
• 3–5 years' experience in an HR Generalist/Operations role.
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries.
• Manage contracts, onboarding, probation reviews and offboarding.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records and GDPR compliance.
• Prepare HR policies and update procedures with the team.
• Administer benefits programmes and liaise with providers.
• Produce monthly HR reports and dashboards.
• Support performance management and talent processes.
• Assist visa/work permit applications and renewals.
• Oversee leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Employee lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

CIPD qualification or in progress

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

GDPR compliance

Job description

HERO Recruitment in Tuam, Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a 3-month contract with potential extension. You will act as the first contact for employee and manager HR queries and manage end-to-end lifecycle activities.

The role requires CIPD qualification or working towards, 3–5 years in HR operations, strong Irish employment law knowledge, and excellent reporting and stakeholder management skills.