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HR Generalist

  • Division: HR
  • Contact Email: megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25060

Are you an ambitious HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a trusted engineering partner based in Cork, is seeking an HR Generalist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full spectrum of HR activities while supporting a diverse and collaborative workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support employee development by coordinating training programmes and identifying learning needs with managers.
  • Assist with performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
  • Help administer reward, bonus, and incentive schemes, and support compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices.
  • Stay up to date with employment legislation and assist with maintaining and updating HR policies and procedures.
  • Act as a point of contact for employee queries and concerns, helping to resolve issues and promote positive communication across the organisation.
  • Gather and analyse HR data to produce insights, reports, and dashboards on key people metrics.
  • Contribute to engagement and retention initiatives, support leadership development, and help identify high-potential employees for future growth.
  • Work closely with Talent Acquisition to support hiring and organisational growth.
  • Manage end-to-end onboarding, ensuring a smooth and organised transition for new starters.
  • Coordinate offboarding activities, including exit interviews and final documentation, to support a positive and compliant exit process.

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role.
  • Experience in the construction, engineering or manufacturing industries is an advantage.
  • A solid understanding of HR processes and employment lifecycle activities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • A proactive mindset and desire to continuously improve processes.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Megan O’Doherty

megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021-4911066

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