HR GENERALIST

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to join their growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a varied role, providing both strategic and operational HR support across multiple business locations. This role is based in Monaghan town.

The successful candidate will partner with managers and senior leaders to deliver best practice HR solutions, support employee engagement, manage employee relations matters, and contribute to the ongoing development of people processes and organisational culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers across multiple business locations.
• Support organisational growth through workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, investigations, and performance matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Coach and support managers in relation to people management and employee development.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and best practice initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and internal communication programmes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, onboarding processes, and talent attraction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee documentation, and HR systems.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee benefits coordination where required.
• Produce HR reports and analyse people data to support business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and drive operational efficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with senior management to support organisational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related discipline, or an equivalent CIPD qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a HR Generalist or HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Experience supporting managers within a multi-site or multi-department environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, or another fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience supporting organisational change, culture initiatives, or HR projects.
• Previous involvement in learning and development or employee engagement programmes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Birthday leave and birthday recognition after qualifying service.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Employee recognition initiatives and company events.
• Free onsite parking.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the continued growth of the business.