Snr HR Generalist - Cork

Exciting new opportunity for a Snr HR Generalist to join a global organization as they embark on their significant growth journey.

Reporting to the HR Director, the Senior HR Generalist will play a key role supporting both managers and employees across the business on all HR related matters.

• Partner with managers to provide guidance on workforce planning, organization design, succession planning, and change management.
• Advise on complex employee relations cases, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
• Lead on disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence management cases.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, GDPR, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Oversee full recruitment cycle for senior and critical roles.
• Coach hiring managers on interview techniques and selection.
• With the assistance of the HR Administrator, ensure a seamless onboarding experience, including inductions and probation reviews.
• Support talent development, succession planning and performance management processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and track mandatory training compliance.
• Ensure accurate employee data and reporting (turnover, absence, diversity & inclusion metrics, etc.).
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Lead or support HR projects as required
• Accurately process payroll in line with internal deadlines and legal requirements.

• 5+ years' HR experience, including at least 2-3 years in a generalist role with advisory capacity, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in payroll process (preferably using Sage Micropay).