HR Generalist (Specified Purpose Contract)

Job title: HR Generalist (Specified Purpose Contract)

Company: Glenveagh Properties


Job description: At Glenveagh, we build more than homes—we build strong teams. We are proud to be one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025 and to hold the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark. We care about creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to grow their career.We offer great benefits, a friendly team culture, and long-term opportunities. We are currently seeking a HR Generalist to join our team on a maternity cover contract. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to implement people strategies that align with our commercial and operational priorities. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain significant exposure working alongside a high-performing and dynamic HR team, where your contribution will have a real and valued impact across the business.Key responsibilities and Duties

• Partner with senior leaders to align business objectives with people strategies.
• Lead and support employee relations cases to ensure fair and consistent outcomes in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding and workforce planning across business units.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Lead performance management cycles, including goal setting, development plans, and feedback.
• Work with managers to identify learning needs and support the development of team capability.
• Use HR data and metrics to guide decision-making and report on trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Support change management projects and act as a culture ambassador.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and company policies.
• Support ad hoc HR initiatives and group-wide projects as required.
• Capability and willingness to apply AI tools & techniques to enhance outcomes, with a proactive approach to learning & leveraging emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a HR generalist or business partner role in Ireland; preferably in construction, property, or a fast-paced industry.
• Strong understanding of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases with confidence and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach and challenge constructively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification is desirable.

Our Values

• Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
• Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
• Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Benefits

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
• Performance related bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• Tax saver travel and bike to work
• Paid volunteering days
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
• Employee committees – Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
• An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting careers@glenveagh.ie.#INDHP#IJ

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Location: Maynooth, Co Kildare

Job date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:38:15 GMT

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