Human Resources Generalist

📢 HR Generalist / Junior HR Business Partner – 12 Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)

📍 Hybrid – Maynooth, Kildare

Are you ready to bring your HR expertise to a global, fast-paced, and highly innovative engineering environment? We're looking for an HR Generalist / Junior HRBP to join our people-focused HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of going permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a European-wide HR function while working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting business-critical HR projects and operations.

🔧 About the Company

We’re a leading global engineering company supporting high-tech manufacturing sector. With 15,000+ employees worldwide and a strong presence across Europe, our focus is on the installation and maintenance of state-of-the-art production equipment for some of the most advanced tech companies globally.

Our European hubs include Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands with plans for continued growth, particularly in Germany.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage data in our HRIS (Workday) and provide accurate dashboard reporting to managers.
• Coordinate and implement HR reporting processes (e.g., payroll, recruitment, work permits).
• Support the outsourced monthly payroll process for both salaried and hourly staff.
• Ensure work permit compliance, maintaining documentation and reporting KPIs.
• Collaborate with local and European teams on HR projects and technology implementations.
• Support recruitment and employer branding, acting as the main HR point of contact for queries and systems support.

🧰 What You'll Need

Essential:

• 2+ years’ HR experience, ideally in a multinational or high-tech environment.
• Strong HRIS knowledge – Workday experience preferred.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – a true team player.
• Degree in HR or a related field with a CIPD qualification.

Desirable:

• Experience in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5.

💡 What’s in It for You?

• Excellent salary
• Hybrid working – 3 days in-office, 2 from home
• Full private healthcare for you and your dependents
• 25 days annual leave + 3 company days
• Bonus scheme, group life insurance, and wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities across a global HR team
• Access to internal training resources and LinkedIn Learning

📍 Location & Working Hours

• Maynooth (Kildare), hybrid model (3 days in-office)
• Mon–Thurs: 8am–5pm, Fri: 8am–4pm

Ready to make an impact in a forward-thinking engineering company that's driving innovation across the manufacturing industry?

Apply now to join a people-focused, collaborative HR team where your growth and development matter.