HR Specialist
Our client, a growing multinational organisation, is seeking a capable and hands-on HR Specialist to join their team based in Athlone.
This is a broad and dynamic HR role with responsibility across European operations while also supporting global HR initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Director of HR, acting as a key partner to managers and employees, delivering high-quality operational support while contributing to scalable, forward-looking HR practices across Europe, the US, and Singapore.
HR Specialist Responsibilities
- The HR Specialist will deliver comprehensive, hands-on HR support across all aspects of the function, including:
- Delivering efficient and high-quality HR operational support across European entities, while coordinating with international teams in the US and Singapore.
- Managing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, employee changes, and offboarding across multiple jurisdictions.
- Acting as a key HR contact for managers and employees, providing practical guidance and ensuring a consistent employee experience globally.
- Supporting the implementation and alignment of HR policies, procedures, and best practices across regions.
- Ensuring compliance with local employment legislation while maintaining alignment with global HR standards.
- Maintaining HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and reliable reporting.
- Supporting audits, reporting requirements, and HR documentation processes.
- Supporting the administration and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programmes.
- Contributing to salary benchmarking, market analysis, and pay review processes.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure effective benefits delivery.
- Providing insights and recommendations to support competitive and equitable reward practices.
- Contributing to global HR initiatives, including the rollout of performance management frameworks.
- Supporting projects related to talent development, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness.
- Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance scalability across regions.
- Taking a proactive, solutions-focused approach to evolving HR and business needs.
HR Specialist Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, with a CIPD qualification.
- Approximately 3–5 years’ HR experience, ideally within a multinational environment.
- Strong operational HR experience with exposure to strategic HR initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in compensation and benefits is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
- Fluency in Business English (verbal and written).
Core Competencies / Attributes
- Ability to work collaboratively and drive engagement across multiple company sites.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams.
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
For a confidential discussion and more information on this role, please contact Sarra Hadi
sarra.hadi@collinsmcnicholas.ie
090-6478104
