About Cara Credit Union Cara Credit Union, now Irelands 5th largest community credit union, is proud to serve its members throughout County Kerry and be immersed in the hearts of our local communities. We believe our people are key to our success and are committed to developing our people for the continued success and growth of our business. We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a HR Generalist to join our team and champion our people agenda. Reporting to the COO, this is a permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) position, located in Tralee and open to hybrid working arrangements. Travel throughout the branch network will be required. Purpose of the Role At Cara Credit Union, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to nurturing a workplace culture that values collaboration, trust, continuous learning, and personal growth. The HR Generalist will play a central role in shaping, sustaining, and evolving this culturesupporting and coaching our management team to lead with empathy and purpose.The core aim of the role is to ensure there is a motivated competent workforce in place for the smooth running of the organisation, keeping the aims, strategies and goals of the credit union to the forefront. Working in close partnership with key stakeholders, the HR Generalist will act as a subject matter expert on all people-related matters, providing guidance rooted in best practice, compliance, and a deep commitment to engagement and the employee experience. This role will be responsible for overseeing and guiding our people leaders through the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and development, and compliance with employment legislation. The role will foster shared learning and professional growth through 1:1 coaching, team trainings, and collaborative focus groups, with the aim of empowering our managers to lead confidently and consistently, enabling their teams to thrive in a positive, high-performing environment aligned with our credit union values. The role will support the development and implementation of HR policies and processes, ensuring they are consistently applied across the organisation and oversee the optimum utilisation of the credit unions time management system. Key Responsibilities Employee Lifecycle & People Management Training & Development Policy & Procedure Management Time Management System Culture & Employee Relations Performance Management Role Requirements Third level qualification in Business or HR; CIPD membership desirable. A minimum of five years previous HR experience, along with strong recruitment experience. HR Expertise & Acumen: In-depth understanding and experience of HR processes, Irish employment law, and best practices. Interpersonal Communication & Relationship Building: Ability to influence, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships across all levels. Culture Leadership & Engagement: Passion for people, culture, and workplace wellbeing. Change & Resilience: Comfortable leading people through transformation and ambiguity. Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a timely manner. Teamwork & Collaboration: Works openly and supportively with others to achieve collective goals. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Organisational Planning & Prioritisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all HR-related tasks and documentation. Presentation & Training Skills: Strong presentation skills, capable of delivering training sessions to the organisation. Focus on Results & KPIs: Demonstrates accountability in meeting HR objectives and driving performance improvements. Technology: Ideally possesses experience in implementing/utilising HR systems that assist in the management of key HR processes, as well as minimising administrative tasks. To Apply Applications, with an up-to-date CV and cover letter, by close of business on 8th May 2025. Shortlisting may apply, and an assessment will be completed based on the information provided in the application. Cara Credit Union is proud to support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cara Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Skills: Recruitment & Selection Coaching And Mentoring Benefits: Competitive Salary Pension Hybrid Working EAP Educational Assistance