Maternity-Cover HR Generalist | Dublin 15

Pelco Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelco Group in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, is seeking an HR Generalist on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract, starting December 2026. The role provides support across all HR functions and ensures the smooth delivery of HR services based in Ballycoolin.

You will manage the full employee lifecycle, lead inductions, handle recruitment, and maintain GDPR-compliant HR data while supporting payroll and employee relations. A proactive, organised HR professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant HR qualification or CIPD credential.
• Experience in HR administration.
• Knowledge of Irish employment law.
• Meticulous with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Proficient with MS Office; Bizimply experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the full employee life cycle.
• Coordinate and lead induction for new recruits.
• Manage recruitment process including post job openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews and onboarding.
• Ensure HR data and filing is maintained accurately and GDPR compliant.
• Carry out general HR administration duties daily.
• Be the first point of contact for employee HR queries by phone and email.
• Provide HR support to managers on policy, training and employee engagement.
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary and grievance meetings.
• Ensure work permits are up to date and escalate issues.
• Continuously improve HR service delivery and report HR metrics.
• Coordinate training and development activity; support payroll data accuracy and processing.

Skills

HR qualification

Administration experience

Irish employment law

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Related degree

CIPD qualification

Tools

Bizimply

Job description

Pelco Group in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, is seeking an HR Generalist on a 12-month maternity leave cover contract, starting December 2026. The role provides support across all HR functions and ensures the smooth delivery of HR services based in Ballycoolin.

You will manage the full employee lifecycle, lead inductions, handle recruitment, and maintain GDPR-compliant HR data while supporting payroll and employee relations. A proactive, organised HR professional is essential.