People & Culture Generalist — HR Ops & Engagement

HireHive; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Quay Ireland is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations at our Head Office in Dublin. You will implement HR policies, support employee relations, manage payroll-related benefits, absence and leave processes, and contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with MQI’s values.

The role reports to the Employee Relations Manager and does not have direct reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR/People & Culture environment.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with employee records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong IT skills and experience using HR systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support formal employee relations meetings and take minutes.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, probation, attendance and conduct issues.
• Develop and improve ER procedures, templates and guidance materials.
• Stay current with employment legislation and best practice guidance and advise staff to ensure compliance.
• Administer compensation and benefits and manage pension and benefits pack.
• Oversee end-to-end absence management, return-to-work and attendance reviews.
• Support performance management processes including probation and reviews.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives and maintain training records.
• Support retention initiatives and manage internal communications.
• Administer day-to-day HRIS and HR data and reporting.
• Coordinate and administer employee leave processes and liaise with payroll.
• Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Produce and analyse HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning.
• Promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Employment legislation knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Independent working

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD qualification

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Merchants Quay Ireland is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations at our Head Office in Dublin. You will implement HR policies, support employee relations, manage payroll-related benefits, absence and leave processes, and contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with MQI’s values.

The role reports to the Employee Relations Manager and does not have direct reports.