Senior Human Resources Generalist

Ascension Executive Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Executive Recruitment is seeking a proactive Senior HR Generalist for a growing SaaS organisation in Ireland. The role combines strategic and operational HR, partnering with managers to drive a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance and organisational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will support growth, transformation, and day-to-day people management, working with leaders to deliver practical HR solutions aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior HR Advisor, HR Generalist or Senior Generalist.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS/tech company.
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with change management or transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with HRIS and people analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across the business to drive performance and workforce planning.
• Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives and culture programmes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies compliant with employment law and governance.
• Identify development needs and support learning and development programmes.
• Assist with organisational change projects, restructuring, and change communications.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR business partnering

Change management

Employee relations

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7

Tools

HRIS

People analytics

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Senior HR Generalist to join our clients growing SaaS organisation. This role will provide both strategic and operational HR support across the business, partnering with managers and employees to drive a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will bring a strong HR generalist background and experience supporting organisations through growth, transformation, and day-to-day people management challenges. They will work closely with leaders across the business to deliver practical HR solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and managers across the organisation.
• Provide HR support and coaching to help drive business performance.
• Partner with stakeholders on workforce planning and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Support leadership teams through periods of change and business growth.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities across technical and non-technical functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure a positive candidate and onboarding experience.
• Support talent attraction, retention, and succession planning initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Assist in the design and implementation of employee engagement programmes.
• Support initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, retention, and organisational culture.
• Analyse engagement feedback and recommend improvement actions.
• Promote company values and foster a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

HR Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal governance requirements.
• Support audits, reporting, and HR documentation management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data.

Learning & Development

• Identify development needs across the business.
• Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives.
• Assist managers in creating development plans for employees.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Change & Transformation

• Support organisational change projects and transformation initiatives.
• Assist with restructures, organisational design, and change communications.
• Help leaders navigate people-related change effectively and sensitively.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or Senior Generalist role.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Experience within a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company.
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting change management or transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with HRIS and people analytics tools.
• Commercially aware and business-focused
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Practical and solutions-oriented approach
• Resilient and confident handling complex people matters
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment