HR Generalist

Location: Rabobank Dublin

Department: Human Resources

Job Title: HR Generalist

Reports to: Head of Human Resources

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (18 months)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in office per week)

Right to Work in Ireland - candidates for this role must have the Right to Work in Ireland - Be an EU Citizen or holder of a valid Stamp 4 Visa or Stamp 1G Visa

About Rabobank Dublin

At Rabobank, our Mission is ‘Growing a better world together’. We believe that sustainable growth makes the world better, and that with courage and purpose, we — in cooperation with our clients and partners, can help bring it about in a meaningful way.

Rabobank Dublin is a branch of the Wholesale & Rural division of Rabobank, working with clients across Ireland in the Food & Agri, and Energy sectors. It is also home to the Corporate Banking Services team, which provides loan management and payment processing services to Rabobank branches across European, Asia and North America.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated HR Generalist to join our dynamic HR Team in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your HR expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will contribute across all areas of HR, including:

• People Development
• Recruitment & Talent Management
• HR Operations
• Reward
• Employee Relations
  
  

You will also support the delivery of monthly and annual HR processes and projects, working closely with stakeholders at all levels to implement our HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to support the People Agenda
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives
• Support performance management and employee engagement activities
• Administer compensation - payroll, pensions, and risk benefits
• Maintain and optimize HR systems (e.g., Workday)
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law and internal policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

Business & Technical Experience

• Solid experience across core HR functions
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proficiency in HR systems, especially Workday
• Strong understanding of Irish employment law and regulatory compliance
• Excellent written communication skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Copilot)
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge constructively
• Agile multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement