HR Generalist
Location- Swords
Based onsite
Role Overview:
This is a newly created HR Generalist role to support a growing, multi-entity organisation as it enters its next phase of maturity and scale.
The business operates across several legal entities, is owner-managed, and is currently transitioning into a more formal management team structure as owners step back from day-to-day operations. HR has historically been handled reactively, with limited formal processes, systems, or frameworks in place.
This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to someone who enjoys building, improving, and being leaned on as the go-to HR partner.
Key Responsibilities
HR Foundations & Operations
Support the design and implementation of core HR processes and systems, starting from scratch where required
Develop and roll out HR policies and procedures aligned to business growth and governance needs
Act as a trusted HR support to managers and employees across all entities
Ensure HR practices are compliant with employment legislation and best practice
Manager & Employee Support
Coach and mentor managers as they take on greater people leadership responsibility
Support managers with performance issues, employee relations matters, and day-to-day HR queries
Provide guidance in a sales-driven, high-energy environment where responsiveness and pragmatism are key
Performance & Development
Design and implement performance review processes suitable for a growing organisation
Support managers through performance conversations and goal setting
Help embed a culture of accountability, feedback, and development
Reward, Compensation & Benefits
Support employment surveys, market benchmarking, and compensation reviews
Assist in developing a structured compensation framework aligned to new HR policies
Support ongoing management of pension arrangements, including My Future Fund
Partner with leadership on pay reviews and reward-related decision-making
Engagement & Culture
Support the rollout of employee engagement surveys and analysis of results
Work with leadership to identify and implement engagement and retention initiatives
Help formalise culture and values as the organisation transitions into its next phase
Growth & Change Support
Support organisational change as owners step back and a management team is formalised
Work closely with the incoming Finance Director and leadership team on people-related initiatives
Contribute to shaping what “good HR” looks like for the organisation in 2025 and beyond
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Emma Wilde or email your cv to emma.wilde@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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