Senior HR Advisor

Etex; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Kilkenny is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide hands-on HR support ensuring policy compliance and promoting a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, knowledge of local labour laws, and excellent communication skills. Join a firm recognized as the world's #1 trustworthy company in construction and contribute to their sustainable future initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist or operational HR role at a similar level.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and employee relations.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations issues while maintaining compliance.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment.

Skills

Experience in a generalist or operational HR role

Strong knowledge of local labour laws

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in HRIS systems

Coaching managers on HR policies

Job description

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Senior HR Advisor in Ireland! This role will cover the Athy, and Cahir sites. Ideal Location is Kilkenny.

Are you a proactive and solutions-focused HR professional looking to make a real impact on the ground? We're looking for Senior HR Advisor to provide hands-on support and expert guidance to managers and employees. In this role, you'll be the go-to contact for all HR matters—ensuring policies are applied consistently, supporting the full employee lifecycle, and helping to build a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

What you’ll do:

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures
• Manage employee relations issues while maintaining compliance with labour laws and internal policies
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Collaborate with HR partners to implement global and local HR initiatives
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment laws and company standards
• Act as a key point of contact for employee queries and promote engagement and development initiatives
• Coach and advise managers on HR policies, performance management, and workforce planning
• Support change management and contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes
• Manage labour relations, including communication with unions, handling of disputes, and local negotiations
• Monitor and maintain a positive social climate through effective employee dialogue and council participation

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a generalist or operational HR role at a similar level
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and employee relations, including union negotiations
• Confident coaching managers on HR policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, influencing, and conflict resolution skills
• Trusted partner with strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and collaborative in a matrix environment
• Proficient in HRIS systems and comfortable using HR data and metrics.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work(depending on the role).