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
