People & Culture Officer / HR Generalist
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | Full-Time | On-Site
At James Whelan Butchers, we are currently seeking a motivated and people-focused People & Culture Officer / HR Generalist to join our growing People & Culture team in Clonmel. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment and wants to play a key role in supporting our teams across the business.
Due to the fully on‑site nature of this role, the successful candidate will reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will support the full employee lifecycle, working closely with managers and colleagues across our retail and production operations.
Key responsibilities
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee induction processes
Assisting with employee relations queries and HR administration
Managing contracts, employee records and compliance documentation
Supporting payroll and time & attendance processes
Assisting with immigration / employment permit administration (where applicable)
Supporting training, performance and engagement initiatives
Ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and internal policies
About you
Previous experience in an HR / People Operations / HR Generalist role
Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice
Excellent organisational and communication skills
High attention to detail and strong confidentiality standards
Proactive, approachable and able to work well in a team environment
What we offer
Competitive salary package
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for learning, development and career progression
Staff discount and additional company benefits
If you are passionate about people and would like to grow your HR career with a well‑established Irish family business, we would love to hear from you.
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