Senior HR Generalist – 12-Month Maternity Contract – Athy, Co.
Kildare My client, a well-established and globally operating manufacturing organisation, is currently seeking to recruit a Senior HR Generalist to cover a 12-month maternity contract at their site in Athy, Co.
Kildare.
This is a key, hands-on HR role supporting site leadership and employees across the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced, unionised manufacturing environment.
This position would suit an experienced HR professional who is confident operating autonomously, providing both strategic and operational HR support.
The successful Senior HR Generalist will be responsible for: Providing end-to-end HR generalist support across the site Acting as the primary point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters Managing employee relations issues including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence management, and investigations Supporting and advising line managers on Irish employment legislation, company policies, and best practice Working closely with site leadership to support workforce planning and organisational needs Supporting recruitment activities including onboarding, contracts, and inductions Managing HR administration, reporting, and maintaining accurate employee records Supporting payroll inputs and liaising with payroll providers as required Driving engagement initiatives and supporting a positive employee culture Supporting training, development, and succession planning initiatives Ensuring HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards are consistently applied Acting as a key HR contact in a unionised environment, supporting engagement and consultation processes Supporting audits and compliance requirements as needed The successful Senior HR Generalist will be : Qualified in HR (Degree level or equivalent) A senior-level HR Generalist with strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Experienced in managing complex employee relations cases independently Knowledgeable in Irish employment law and HR best practice Comfortable working in a unionised environment Highly organised, resilient, and confident working at pace A strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on What's on offer: 12-month maternity contract Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunity to join a stable, well-structured manufacturing organisation Exposure to senior stakeholders and site leadership