Flahavan’s are looking for a HR Generalist to be a part of the next chapter of one of Ireland’s most-loved family-owned brands.

HR Generalist

Reports to: HR Manager

Purpose/Function of the role:

To support the effective delivery of the company’s HR strategy and provide a professional, responsive HR service across the business. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist will manage day-to-day HR operations, provide practical advice and support to managers and employees, and help ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures and Irish employment legislation. The role will have a strong on-site presence and work closely with operational teams in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities/ Duties:

  • Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, employee relations and people matters.
  • Coordinate the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, probation reviews, internal moves and offboarding.
  • Support employee relations cases, including attendance, performance, grievance, disciplinary and investigation processes, ensuring fair and consistent procedures and accurate records.
  • Support absence management, return-to-work meetings, occupational health referrals and appropriate follow-up with managers.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, HR systems and personnel records; prepare letters, contracts, amendments and other HR documentation.
  • Support performance management, probation, employee development, training coordination and succession-planning activities.
  • Assist with employee engagement, communications, recognition initiatives, employee surveys and wellbeing activities.
  • Support workforce planning and recruitment activity, including job descriptions, advertising, screening, interview coordination and offer administration.
  • Prepare HR reports and metrics, including headcount, turnover, absence, recruitment and training data.
  • Work with managers and employees across factory and office teams, recognising shift patterns and the practical requirements of a manufacturing operation.
  • Support HR policy reviews and implementation, keeping practices aligned with current Irish employment legislation and company requirements.
  • Promote consistent people-management practices, employee communication, respect, inclusion and a positive workplace culture.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  • Undertake other reasonable HR duties and projects as required by the HR Manager.

Qualifications

Education required:

  • Relevant third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical HR experience.
  • CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable.

Experience required:

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or other operational/shift-based environment is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrable experience supporting employee relations and day-to-day HR operations.

Knowledge & Skills required:

  • Working knowledge of Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
  • Experience supporting employee relations processes and maintaining appropriate documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with employees and managers at all levels.
  • Excellent organisation, prioritisation and follow-through; able to manage competing deadlines.
  • High level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office and HR systems; confident working with data and reports.
  • Practical, approachable and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance employee needs with business requirements.
  • Ability to work on site and engage with employees across shifts and operational departments.

Competencies

Top 5 Critical Functional/Technical Competencies required:

  1. HR operations and employee lifecycle administration
  2. Employee relations and fair, consistent case management
  3. Working knowledge of Irish employment legislation
  4. Communication, influencing and relationship management
  5. Organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail

Apply with your letter and CV

October 2026

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