Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

We are an international company specializing in a broad spectrum of outsourced HR services and solutions throughout Europe. Currently, we seek a motivated HR Generalist to join our team in Dublin 13, working primarily onsite. This permanent position offers a competitive salary based on experience along with a hybrid working arrangement initially consisting of four days onsite and one day remote, later shifting to three days onsite and two days remote after probation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, external legal representatives, and employees.
• Establish and nurture strong working relationships with clients.
• Provide HR guidance aligned with best practices and relevant employment laws applicable to supported countries.
• Opportunity to mentor and potentially lead a team.
• Handle all facets of the employment lifecycle, focusing significantly on managing employee relations issues.
• Advise on critical areas such as disciplinary actions, performance management, long-term sickness, and matters requiring country-specific expertise.
• Proactively oversee employee relations, ensure legal compliance, and maintain HR policies pertinent to designated countries.
• Deliver proactive HR consultancy on key topics to employees.
• Manage personnel administration tasks, including contracts and database updates.
• Be prepared to travel approximately 25% within the EU and UK.
• Engage in various ad-hoc HR projects as needed.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Self-driven with strong organizational aptitude.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, including virtual and face-to-face interactions.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines efficiently.
• Personable and well-equipped to communicate effectively across diverse groups.
• Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent collaborator who can work well with leadership, legal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Committed to fostering a positive, fair, and open HR environment.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver and accept constructive feedback that builds trust and respect.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for ensuring accuracy.
• Resourceful, motivated, and capable of managing shifting priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Sound judgment balancing company, managerial, client, and employee needs.
• Strong credibility and ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Self-directed with the capacity to maintain effective local communications.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and persuading capabilities.