HR GENERALIST - GALWAY
Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking a positive, energetic and creative HR Generalist to join their team in Galway. This is a permanent, part-time position based in Galway, working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with hybrid options available.
Role Overview:
The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, driving HR initiatives, and fostering a positive work environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic HR projects while also managing day-to-day HR operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full recruitment and onboarding cycle
- Continuously review and enhance existing HR processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain and update employee records on the HR system, ensuring accuracy and availability of data
- Provide support and guidance to employees on HR-related queries
- Recommend and implement new HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practices, with a strong focus on employee experience
- Oversee all HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including contracts, statements of employment, social welfare documentation, exit interviews, and leaver processes
- Support the Senior HR Manager on key HR projects and initiatives
- Coordinate and facilitate learning and development programs across the business
- Support the integration and delivery of the performance management framework, including coaching managers on reviews, calibrations, and performance improvement plans
- Contribute to the development and execution of an effective Induction and Onboarding program
- Assist in maintaining and embedding the company-wide Salary and Bonus framework to ensure consistency and alignment
- Maintain the HRM dashboard and provide accurate reports and trend analysis to support business decisions on turnover, absence, and recruitment
- Support the continuous improvement of HR systems and people processes
- Coordinate a comprehensive employee welfare calendar, including wellbeing initiatives, team-building activities, and social events
- Assist in developing and promoting employee recognition initiatives to boost engagement and retention
- Manage and promote the company’s referral bonus program
- Undertake additional HR projects and duties as required to support the evolving needs of the business
Role Requirements:
- CIPD Qualification and/or a relevant Level 8 Degree in HR or HRM
- Minimum of 2-5 years' HR experience, with at least 2 years in a generalist capacity
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
- A hands-on, flexible approach, with a willingness to take on varied responsibilities
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- High level of attention to detail
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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