HR Generalist

CREGG is delighted to be recruiting a HR Generalist to join a leading supplier of custom formulation and manufacturing services in the life science industry on an initial 6-month maternity contract. Ideally candidates will also be comfortable assisting with administrative duties such as raising purchase orders, invoicing, reporting, diary management & travel. The successful candidate must be willing to work onsite at our clients’ offices in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

Reporting directly to the Site Lead, the key duties of this role include:
Human Resources Liaison

• Serves as the Human Resources point of contact for Newcastle West employees
• Conducts weekly meetings with Newcastle West Site Manager
• Conduct monthly discussions with other members of the Life Science management team to align priorities and identify opportunities for additional support
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate

Hiring

• Conducts recruitment efforts; participates in hiring decisions; participates in the interviews; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors on-boarding
• Educates new employees in the benefits and retention programs
• Partner with internal and external recruiting sources

Engaging

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance and accountability to management (i.e., coaching, counselling, career development, performance improvement actions, job descriptions and performance reviews)
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations

Retaining

• Administers the perfect attendance, service award, employee referral, and birthday programs
• Conducts exit interviews and 30-day check-ins with new employees, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to the management team for continuous improvement
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Developing

• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met

Human Resources Administration

• Administers Family Medical Leave Act, short-term and long-term disability, unemployment claims and manages worker’s compensation claims
• Administers educational assistance programs
• Maintains employee personnel files
• Schedules company medicals for new hires

Human Resources Team Member

• Collaborates with other HR team members in the US to plan strategy to support overall business direction
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Liaises with HR Director and HR Team members in the US on a regular basis

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Supports each member of the team in their absence and when workload necessitates it.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree/Certification in HR Management or a related field.
• You will have at least 3-5 years proven experience working in HR, ideally in a Generalist role.
• A good working knowledge of HR best practices and compliance with government and legal regulations.

• Proficiency across the MS Office suite and experience in using HR systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly and maintain confidentiality is an essential part of this role.
• Self-driven with excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Offer: This is an initial 6-month maternity cover contract, based at our clients’ offices in Newcastle West. Co. Limerick.
Competitive salary and benefits on offer for the successful candidate.
This is a hands-on role working for as part of a small team where you will get excellent experience covering all aspect of HR.

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