Brightwater Recruitment
Human Resources Generalist
Brightwater RecruitmentIreland5 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyHuman Resources

HR Generalist

Location: City Centre

Reports To: Senior HR Business Partner

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Flexi | Hybrid | Permanent | D2

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious HR Generalist to join a collaborative, well-established HR team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, wants to build strong business partnering skills, and is looking for a clear development path towards an HR Business Partner role.

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation, with a strong focus on Recruitment & Selection, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations. You will also contribute to ongoing HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, supported by a knowledgeable and approachable HR team committed to your development.


Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

  • Support the implementation of the organisation’s Learning & Development strategy.
  • Help identify skills gaps and contribute to shaping impactful L&D initiatives that support employee growth.

Employee Relations & HR Operations

  • Provide day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, probation, absence management and HR administration.
  • Act as the first point of contact for managers on ER matters, ensuring advice aligns with best practice, policy and employment legislation.
  • Support early intervention and resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Maintain and update HR policies in line with legislation and organisational needs.
  • Ensure HR systems and employee records are accurate and up to date, supporting effective reporting and insights.
  • Work closely with Payroll to ensure monthly changes are processed accurately.
  • Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing the employee experience.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Partner with managers to understand hiring needs and attract strong talent.
  • Manage full end-to-end recruitment: advertising, shortlisting, screening, interviewing and offer management.
  • Work with external partners when required to ensure efficient and cost-effective recruitment solutions.
  • Help promote the organisation’s employer brand and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.


Skills, Experience & Attributes

  • Degree in HR, Business or related discipline (CIPD qualification advantageous).
  • 3+ years’ experience in a generalist and recruitment-focused HR role.
  • Strong IT proficiency, especially MS Office tools.
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do approach.


Please contact Leonie Gleeson [email protected] 015824488 if you have any questions.

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