HR Generalist

HR Generalist required for manufacturing client based in Shannon, Co. Clare. Exclusive role. Key responsibilities: Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding. Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide guidance on hiring strategies. Conduct new employee orientations and ensure a smooth onboarding process. Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Address and resolve employee concerns and grievances, whilst adhering to policies and ensuring proper documentation. Promote a positive workplace culture in line with guiding values. Support managers in addressing performance issues and implementing plans to support employees. Administer employee benefits programs, including private health insurance, pension, employee stock purchase program, and other benefits. Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes and respond to enquiries about coverage and claims. Maintain and update the HRIS system with employee data, including new hires, terminations, and benefits. Generate reports on HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, service etc. Support the development of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and company objectives. Maintain employee files and records in electronic form. Carry out HR analytics and reporting regularly. Administer and support employee volunteering initiatives. Support the HR team with day-to-day administration and operational tasks. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 2+ years of experience in a generalist HR role or similar. Knowledge of legislation and regulations. Excellent Microsoft office skills including a deep understanding of excel. Experience with Workday is preferrable or similar HRIS system would be advantageous Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Please contact James Farrar today for further information email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: HR Generalist Recruitment