Human Resources Generalist

Locations: Gävle, Sweden / Dublin Ireland (office-based), with travel to project site locations across regions as required.

Role purpose

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing day-to-day human resources operations and ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently across multiple regions. Initially, the key focus will be on our business in Ireland, UK & Sweden; however, there will be opportunities to gain exposure across other jurisdictions as the business continues to grow.

This role supports various HR functions including HR operations, employee relations, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, payroll support, and systems administration. The HR Generalist acts as a key liaison between employees and management, promoting a positive and compliant workplace culture.

How this role lives our values

This role is expected to demonstrate our values in day-to-day interactions with employees, managers, and external partners, and to help embed those values through consistent, fair, and people-first HR practices.

• Integrity: handle sensitive information confidentially, act ethically, and ensure decisions are consistent with policy, legislation, and company standards.
• Teamwork: collaborate with managers, payroll, and regional teams to provide responsive support and deliver consistent HR outcomes across all jurisdictions.
• Sustainability: support efficient, paper-light HR processes where appropriate, promote responsible ways of working, and consider longer-term impacts when improving people processes.
• Safety: reinforce a safe and compliant workplace by supporting relevant training and documentation, encouraging reporting of concerns, and signposting employees and managers to appropriate support.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, the Key Requirements include

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data validation and reporting.
• Previous work experience with European employment law and landscape.
• Experience working with people in multi-national environments.

Skills

• Collaborative approach to delivery and effective stakeholder partnering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines

Key Accountabilities

HR Administration, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
• Support people and data reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting with new country set up as required.
• Assist in audits and reporting for HR and compliance purposes.

Benefits & Payroll Support

• Administer employee benefits, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate employee compensation and deductions.
• Support annual benefits renewals and related employee communications.

Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR queries and day-to-day support.
• Assist with employee relations matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Promote a respectful, positive and inclusive workplace environment.

Performance Management & Reward

• Support performance review cycles and assist in goal-setting processes.
• Provide guidance on performance improvement plans.
• Support annual salary review and promotion processes.

HR Projects & Culture Initiatives

• Contribute to HR policy development and continuous improvement projects.
• Support employee engagement programs, surveys, and recognition initiatives.
• Participate in company wide HR projects as required.

HR Operations

• First point of contact for general HR-related queries (employee life cycle management).