Human Resources Officer

HR Officer - 12 Month contract

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to join a well-established organisation supporting a busy multi-site operation across Dublin

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to work closely with operational leaders and make a genuine impact across employee relations, engagement and the wider employee lifecycle.

4 days on site with 1 day WFH

This role would suit an experienced HR Generalist or HR Officer who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and is confident building strong relationships with managers and colleagues across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, employee changes, offboarding, retirement processes, payroll administration and HR reporting

• Partner with operational managers on workforce planning, employee engagement, performance and attendance management

• Support employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and absence management

• Attend employee relations meetings, take accurate minutes and support the preparation of relevant correspondence

• Provide practical guidance to managers and colleagues on HR policies, ensuring a fair and consistent approach

• Work with external recruitment agencies to support operational hiring requirements

• Support employee engagement, continuous improvement and people development initiatives

• Coordinate and contribute to employer branding and community initiatives

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation in line with GDPR and internal requirements

• Build positive working relationships with managers and employees across a multi-site environment

Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience as an HR Officer, HR Generalist or in a similar HR position

• Previous HR experience within supply chain, warehousing, distribution, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environment

• Practical experience supporting employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances and absence management

• Experience supporting recruitment, ideally within a high-volume operational setting

• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice

• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline

• CIPD qualification, equivalent accreditation or currently working towards accreditation

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence supporting stakeholders at different levels

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally

• A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to support a multi-shift operation when required

Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term contract with a well-established organisation

• Hybrid working model combining time in the business with remote working

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large, fast-paced, multi-site operation