Senior HR Generalist, 6mth FTC

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior HR Generalist on a six-month fixed-term contract based in Dublin. You will support day-to-day HR operations for Ireland and UK entities and act as first point of contact for HR queries.

Key responsibilities include managing HR activities, maintaining records, supporting payroll and benefits, advising on policies, and contributing to continuous HR improvements while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources or a relevant professional qualification.
• Three to five years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and HR information systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience administering employee benefits and working closely with payroll teams.
• The ability to manage sensitive employee matters confidentially and professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of HR activities, including HR operations, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, and HR systems.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring HR information is managed appropriately.
• Supporting payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Advising employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Handling sensitive and confidential employee issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Contributing to HR improvement projects and helping to enhance existing processes.
• Supporting a compliant, effective, and high-performing workplace culture.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Payroll support

HRIS knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

HR degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Senior HR Generalist – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

About Your New Employer

This organisation is a leader within the Construction sector in Ireland and throughout Europe. Due to growth the are seeking to hire a HR Generalist to join their Dublin 3 location on a contract basis.

About Your New Job

As the HR Generalist, you will support the day-to-day HR operations for the organisation’s Ireland and UK businesses, with the opportunity to gain exposure to additional regions as the company continues to grow.

You will act as the first point of contact for employee and management HR queries, providing practical guidance while ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and consistently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a broad range of HR activities, including HR operations, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, and HR systems.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring HR information is managed appropriately.
• Supporting payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Advising employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Handling sensitive and confidential employee issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Contributing to HR improvement projects and helping to enhance existing processes.
• Supporting a compliant, effective, and high-performing workplace culture.

What Skills You Need

• A degree in Human Resources or a relevant professional qualification.
• Three to five years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and HR information systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience administering employee benefits and working closely with payroll teams.
• The ability to manage sensitive employee matters confidentially and professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office Suite.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package for a six-month fixed-term contract.
• Valuable experience within an international organisation and exposure to regional employment legislation and HR best practices.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful HR improvement projects.
• A varied role with the ability to make a positive impact on employee experience and company culture.
• A fully office-based position in Dublin.