HR Generalist

LDA

. Manage HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, from joiners to leavers, including recruitment administration, statements of employment, social welfare forms, exit interviews and leaver documentation .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, payroll preparation, and compliance with Irish and EU employment legislation. Proficient in managing HRIS data, coordinating employee leave, and supporting performance management initiatives.

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HR AdministrationBambooHR ExperiencePayroll PreparationEmployee RelationsCompliance with Employment Legislation

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Hard Skills

HR Information SystemsPayroll ProcessingData ManagementPerformance ManagementCompensation and Benefits Administration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInitiativeCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

BambooHRMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Third-Level Qualification in HR

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleDiversity and InclusionHR PoliciesStatutory ReportingPension Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, from joiners to leavers, including recruitment administration, statements of employment, social welfare forms, exit interviews and leaver documentation
Assist with monthly outsourced payroll preparation as required
Liaise regularly with the pension provider and maintain the pensions database
Provide HR guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures and initiatives
Coordinate and administer employee leave, including annual, statutory, family-related and other approved leave
Maintain accurate leave records in the HRIS, advise managers and employees on entitlements and procedures, monitor leave balances and trends, and support compliance with organisational policies and employment legislation
Support administration of compensation and benefit arrangements, including pension documentation and statutory reporting requirements
Enter, maintain and regularly review personnel data in BambooHR and the pensions portal
Support performance and probation management and HR project work
Answer general employee queries and manage the HR inbox
Coordinate HR initiatives, including Diversity and Inclusion and Performance Management programmes
Support review and updating of HR policies, procedures and related documentation for compliance with Irish and EU employment legislation
Partner with external providers and coordinate and promote employee events
Provide additional ad hoc support to the HR team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Third-level qualification in HR or a related discipline
A minimum of two to three years’ experience in an HR Generalist role
Strong record of setting high-performance standards, taking ownership and being accountable for successful completion of assignments and tasks
Experience using HR information systems, ideally BambooHR
Payroll experience is a distinct advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with staff at all levels
Strong administrative skills with ability to work on own initiative
High level of attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time employment
Equal opportunities employer committed to promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce
Reasonable accommodation