HR Generalist

About the Role

A leading player in the industrial/blue-collar sector is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their established Dublin HR team. Reporting directly to the HR Business Partner, this position offers a strong blend of day-to-day operational HR advice, high-volume Employee Relations, and international mobility coordination.

This role suit a resilient HR professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, unionised operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Support end-to-end, high-volume ER casework, advising line managers on grievances, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Industrial Relations: Collaborate effectively within a unionised environment, fostering strong working relationships with staff and trade union representatives.
• International Recruitment & Mobility: Coordinate visa and work permit processing, managing administrative tracking systems and liaising directly with legal representatives and external immigration agencies.
• Generalist Support: Provide full 360-degree HR guidance across the employee lifecycle, supporting performance reviews and ongoing business initiatives across the Irish entity.

Ideal Profile & Requirements

• Proven experience in a 360 HR Generalist role, or a focused HR Specialist with strong ER expertise looking to broaden their scope (upskilling supported).
• Demonstrated background handling high-volume Employee Relations and working alongside Trade Unions.
• Previous experience dealing with blue-collar, logistics, utilities, construction, or heavy processing environments is highly desirable.
• Exposure to immigration processes and visa/work permit applications is attractive.
• Resilient, articulate, and pragmatic communication style.
• Full driving licence required.

Please apply to be considered for this opportunity. Please note any applicants must have 2 years of experience working in Ireland in HR due to a need for hands on experience working with Irish employment law.