Talent Development
Location - Dublin
Salary – CO4
Role Purpose:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing various day-to-day human resources tasks across multiple functions such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development and HR administration within the Talent Development function. This role is engaged across the key pillars of Talent Development, Learning and Development and Talent Management with specific emphasis on the Early Career Pipeline.
Successful candidates have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the CIPD specialist areas of Talent Management and Learning and Development, as contained in the CIPD framework.
General Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues across the three key pillars within Talent Development
- Support the Early Career Pipeline Manager across the full HR requirements of this cohort
- Support the full HR life cycle of recruitment, onboarding, visa applications, performance management, learning and development of this cohort
- Manage candidate communications and multiple communication channels
- Analyse data from a range of reports, systems and feedback loops to identify areas for continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and HRIS entries
- Support audits and reporting requirements
- Assist in implementing learning and development requirements
- Assist in managing the performance review cycle for the Early Career Pipeline
- Deliver HR information clinics for the Early Career Pipeline
- Attend selective Career Fairs to promote opportunities within Irish Rail
- Support marketing initiatives
Key Skills & Qualities:
Essential :
- Human Resources Qualification
- Interviewing experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Employment Legislation
- Ability to build relationships, interact sensitively and use effective networks
- Experience of performance management
- Excellent computer, administration and analytical skills
Desirable:
- Familiarity with psychometric testing
- Knowledge of the ED&I framework
- Experience with a HRIS system
- Knowledge of Critical Skills visa requirements and process
- Previous experience supporting an Early Career Pipeline (Graduates, Apprentices, Interns)
A competency-based interview will form this part selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their application/CV and relevant experience.
If any applicants have special requirements, please advise Shared Services when forwarding your application.
If you are interested in applying for this role, applications including CVs should be forwarded to: sharedservicesrecruit@irishrail.ie by COB Friday 22nd August 2025.
Please contact HR Shared Services, Connolly HQ by mail at the above e-mail address for any queries regarding the above position.
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.
We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.