I am recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HR Executive to join their HR team, supporting two sites across Westport and Clifden.
This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work closely with managers and employees across the business, providing day-to-day HR guidance and support across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, payroll and HR administration.
📍 Location & Working Pattern
3 days per week in Westport
2 days per week in Clifden
Salary:
€38,000–€40,000
Expenses:
Business-related expenses covered
The Role
Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will act as a key point of contact for your assigned sites, developing strong working relationships with management and employees and providing practical HR advice and support.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with line managers to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support.
- Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing advice and support in line with employment legislation and company policies.
- Managing and supporting disciplinary, grievance and capability processes where appropriate.
- Advising managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
- Supporting performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Assisting with internal and external recruitment activities.
- Ensuring contracts of employment and HR documentation are issued and maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
- Preparing weekly payroll using Sage across multiple stores.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records in line with GDPR requirements.
- Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent and high-quality HR service.
- Supporting and leading HR projects as required.
- Building strong working relationships with managers and employees across both locations.
- Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
- A third-level qualification in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR Advisory, HR Generalist or similar role.
- A strong understanding of HR practices and employment legislation.
- Experience dealing with employee relations matters.
- Excellent understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of an HR team.
- CIPD membership/qualification.
- A flexible approach and the ability to work across both Westport and Clifden.
What’s on Offer?
- Permanent position
- 3 days in Westport and 2 days in Clifden
- Travel expenses covered
- Varied and hands-on HR remit
- Support from an experienced Group HR team
- Opportunity to develop your HR career within the organisation
Please note: this is a dual-site position, with the successful candidate required to work 3 days per week in Westport and 2 days per week in Clifden.
Clionadh Morrissey
