Human Resources Generalist – Hybrid (Cork)

About the role

This is a 1‑year fixed‑term opportunity for an experienced HR Generalist to join a large national organisation in Cork. Working in a hybrid model (2 days onsite, 3 days remote), you will support business leaders with people strategies across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for assigned business functions, covering talent management, organisational design, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, learning & development and exit processes.
• Partner with Senior HR Business Partners to implement local HR strategy and policies, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with managers on workforce planning, headcount forecasting and skills development.
• Provide trusted HR advice, ensuring fairness, consistency and best practice.
• Prepare and deliver people‑related reports and insights for decision‑making.
• Support organisational change initiatives and occupational health and wellbeing programmes.
• Monitor employee engagement sentiment and intervene early where required.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of generalist HR experience covering multiple lifecycle stages.
• Relevant third‑level qualification; CIPD membership is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law (advantageous).
• Excellent relationship‑building and influencing abilities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with a focus on solutions.
• Experience supporting organisational change and business transformation.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a large, regulated or complex organisation is a distinct advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Dynamic, purpose‑driven environment delivering essential services.
• Exposure to strategic HR business partnering alongside operational support.
• Collaborative HR team with learning and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary, hybrid working model and a 1‑year contract.