Senior Human Resource Generalist

Permanent

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Mediolanum HR team as a Senior Human Resource Generalist.

This role plays an important part in driving strategic people initiatives and supporting the organisations continued growth. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will support circa 220 employees in a culture where talent and capability are the difference between achievement and excellence. This is a varied role in which the successful candidate will gain broad and deep experience and will get all-round HR exposure in an entrepreneurial organisation that looks to give our people the opportunity to express their potential to the maximum.

This is a great opportunity for a hard-working and focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting employees across the full HR lifecycle. This role focuses on process optimisation and contributing to the design and implementation of HR programs. You will play a key role in delivering operational and strategic HR services, ensuring compliance with Irish employment law, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and develop their skills while gaining exposure to a wide range of tasks. Your contributions will directly influence employee experience and operational excellence.

Deliver best in class full-cycle HR support to current and prospective employees.

Responsible for the processing the monthly pay and benefits administration, with a focus on the automation of manual tasks and streamline processes to improve efficiency.

Support our new hire induction process, liaise with support services to ensure a streamlined onboarding experience for new starters.

Lead on the management of probation process, providing advice to managers whilst ensuring adherence to employment law.

Be a trusted advisor by providing support and guidance on HR related matters to managers and employees and be a point of contact for employee queries. Handle employee relations matters, with the support of the HR team.

Maintain and evolve our Staff Handbook and HR policies to reflect best practices and legal standards.

Manage the HRIS to meet legislative and company requirements, and support with HR Metrics reporting, through the utilization of analytical tools to enable data-driven decisions.

Contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives and projects that shape the future of our workplace.

Oversee our wellbeing agenda, partnering with external providers and promoting events that support employee health & wellbeing.

Keep up with evolving employment legislation and HR trends to ensure we remain progressive and compliant.

Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., Sage, BambooHR, or similar).

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

CIPD qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.

5-7 years’ experience in a HR role.

Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.

Experience with process improvement and HR automation tools is a plus.