HR & Payroll Generalist

Job Description

A HR & Payroll Generalist who Reports to the HR Leader Ireland is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our North Dublin based client . We are seeking an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR partnership and operational support for our Corporate functions based in North Dublin. Supporting a population of approximately 90 employees in a stand-alone HR role, this position plays an important part in ensuring consistent, high quality HR service delivery across the full employee lifecycle. A key responsibility of this role is the coordination and oversight of three-monthly payroll cycles, delivered by our outsourced payroll provider. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to accuracy and process excellence, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders. You will also serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to and influencing the local people agenda in partnership with cross-functional leaders. HYBRID Opportunity!!!

Synopsis

• Standalone role in a corporate hub with strong corporate culture
• The demographics are mainly finance and IT professionals and many senior level roles.
• Multinational experience will be beneficial
• Needs to be an SME for payroll. ...Audit experience will be useful
  
  

Role of this position Payroll Operations - You will be the operational lead for payroll delivery for the salaried employees in Ireland (approx. 320 employees).

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll activities across three monthly cycles in partnership with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs including hiring changes, terminations, compensation updates, and leave information.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and ensure timely approvals.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring reliable service delivery and effective issue resolution.
• Partner with Finance and HR colleagues to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support Employees and Managers - You will help employees and leaders navigate people processes and policies with confidence and clarity.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for HR policy, process, and systems queries.
• Provide guidance on performance, attendance, and employee relations matters, escalating appropriately.
• Foster trusted, collaborative relationships that strengthen the employee experience.
• Enable Talent Processes and Onboarding - You will help ensure a positive and consistent experience for candidates and new employees.
• Support full-cycle recruitment for employees onsite.
• Coordinate interview logistics, offer activities, and onboarding processes to create a seamless transition for new hires.
• Contribute to key people processes such as onboarding, performance cycles, and engagement activities.
• Deliver HR Operations and Benefits Administration - You will help maintain the integrity and efficiency of our HR operations.
• Maintain employee data accuracy in Workday, UKG and other HR systems.
• Support administration of benefits programs, including enrolments and employee inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to Irish employment legislation and internal HR policies.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements that enhance HR services.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in an HR Generalist role, ideally within a Multinational or Matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of Irish Employment Legislation.
• Proven experience coordinating payroll with outsourced providers (ADP experience and IPASS certification is an advantage).
• Ability to influence leaders and guide decision making through clear, practical HR insights.
• Comfortable working in a standalone HR capacity, demonstrating sound judgment, independence, and confidence in navigating day to day HR matters.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and confident working with data and systems.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  

Please call Tom Devaney for further information on 091-758771 or email: [email protected]

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.