People & Culture Advisor

Barry Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Pension plan

Professional development

Cycle to Work Scheme

CSR activities

Mental health support

Discounted goods

Job summary

Barry Group in Mallow, County Cork, is seeking a people-focused and practical People & Culture Advisor to join our team. This hands-on role supports managers and staff with day-to-day HR guidance and aims to deliver a positive employee experience across the business.

You will bring HR Generalist or Advisor experience, a solid understanding of core HR processes and employee relations, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Generalist or advisor role.
• Understanding of core HR processes and employee relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to support managers; discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters including absence, probation, performance, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Assist managers with employee meetings and documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment, offers, contracts, onboarding and probation reviews.
• Support return-to-work, welfare and absence review meetings with occupational health liaison.
• Assist with performance reviews, learning initiatives and manager development.
• Support employee engagement activities, surveys and action plans.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, and payroll preparation.
• Help implement policies, systems and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Communication

Organisational skills

Discretion

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

We are looking for a people focused and practical People & Culture Advisorto join our team in Mallow. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will work closely with managers and employees, provide day-to-day HR guidance and help deliver a positive employee experience across the business.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in an HR Generalist or HR Advisor role who enjoys balancing employee support, HR processes and wider People & Culture initiatives in a busy operational environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters, including absence, probation, performance, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Assist managers with employee meetings and ensure accurate documentation and records are maintained.
• Coordinate recruitment, offers, contracts, onboarding and probation reviews.
• Support return-to-work, welfare and absence review meetings, including liaison with occupational health providers where appropriate.
• Assist with performance reviews, learning initiatives and manager development.
• Support employee engagement activities, communications, surveys and action plans.
• Maintain confidential employee records, HR systems and key people reports.
• Process starters, leavers and contractual changes, and support accurate payroll preparation.
• Help implement policies, systems and continuous improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous HR or People & Culture experience, ideally in a generalist or advisor capacity.
• A good understanding of core HR processes and employee relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to support managers.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• A collaborative, employee-focused and solutions-oriented approach.
• It would be an advantage if you have: a relevant HR or CIPD qualification, knowledge of Irish employment legislation, experience using HR systems or supporting employee relations cases, and experience in a fast-paced, multi-department environment.

The Benefits of working with Barry Group

• Well-maintained and modern fleet
• Supportive team environment
• Discounted Goods.
• In-house Mental Health First Aiders and additional Wellbeing Programs including Cycle to Work Scheme.
• CSR Activities.
• Future Planning with our Pension Plan.
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Barry Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer