Human Resources Generalist

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.