Senior Human Resources Generalist

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully catered meals

On-site fitness facilities

Dedicated parking

Team events

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Dublin City Centre with a hybrid work pattern (4 days on-site / 1 day WFH). The role partners with HRBPs and HR Operations to bring structure, legislative rigour, and best-practice HR governance across line management.

You will lead Employee Relations initiatives, implement probation and performance governance, and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior stakeholders while delivering localised training and scalable HR processes in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading employee relations initiatives and coaching managers
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and ER management
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner with HRBPs

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ER matters with governance and best practices
• Coach and guide line managers through sensitive ER cases and exits
• Partner with HRBPs across divisions to align on people initiatives
• Design and deliver manager training on HR policies and dispute resolution
• Support change and scale in a fast-growth environment

Skills

Employee relations

Irish employment law

Stakeholder management

HR business partnering

Coaching

Job description

Location: Dublin City Centre - Hybrid (4 days on-site / 1 day WFH)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Business

Our client is a highly successful, fast-growing international firm with a significant presence in Dublin. Following a period of sustained growth and ongoing expansion across EMEA, the business is making substantial investments into its internal People function.

To support a growing headcount and evolving operational structure, they are expanding their HR presence and seeking a Senior HR Generalist for a newly created position in their central Dublin office.

The Role

This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role created to partner closely with embedded HR Business Partners and the HR Operations team.

Your focus will be on bringing structure, legislative rigour, and best practice to line management, elevating the HR function from an advisory service to a position of true business influence.

The Role

This is a central, high-impact role designed to partner with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and business leadership.

You will lead key Employee Relations (ER) initiatives, establish governance around performance and probation management, and act as a trusted advisor to line managers and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations & Legislative Rigour: Manage complex ER matters - including performance management, probation governance, flexible working requests, and long/short-term sickness accommodations - in strict compliance with Irish and UK employment law.
• Leadership Coaching & Influence: Work closely with middle and senior managers to guide, educate, and coach them through sensitive ER cases, involuntary exits, and overall people management best practices.
• Strategic Partnering: Support 4 business-aligned HRBPs across distinct divisions while collaborating with the HR Operations team as systems and structures continue to evolve.
• Localised Training & Best Practice: Design and deliver tailored manager training on best-practice HR policies, performance reviews, and dispute resolution.
• Change & Scale: Bring structure and clarity to a fast-moving, high-growth environment, transitioning HR from an advisory role into a position of strong strategic influence.

About You

This role requires a seasoned HR professional who brings tenure, gravitas, and legislative fluency to a dynamic corporate setting.

• Experience: Strong experience as a Senior HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or HRBP within mid-to-large multinational or corporate environments.
• ER Expertise: Deep expertise in Irish employment law and ER management, with the capability to navigate complex cases with sound judgment and confidence.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of influencing, coaching, and supporting line managers and senior decision-makers.
• Adaptability & Drive: Pragmatic, hands-on mindset - comfortable stepping in to help across teams while building out structured HR frameworks.

Why Join?

• Newly Created Impact Role: Shape a brand-new position during a phase of major investment in the HR function.
• World-Class On-Site Experience: Enjoy a vibrant office environment in Dublin City Centre featuring fully catered meals, on-site fitness facilities, dedicated parking, and team events.
• High-Growth Culture: Join a collaborative, high-caliber international organization with low hierarchy and huge energy.

If you value autonomy in a newly created role, building strong, face-to-face relationships, and driving real legislative best practice within a scaling business, we would love to hear from you.