- Experience
- 4+ yrs
- Salary
- EUR 50,000 – EUR 60,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Education
- CIPD qualification or equivalent preferred
- Eligibility
- Experienced HR professionals who can work a 10-month fixed-term maternity cover contract in Galway, with a hybrid schedule and the ability to manage both generalist HR duties and high-volume recruitment.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role overview
This is a 10-month fixed-term maternity cover assignment within the HR team of a technology company in Galway City. The role is based in a small local office and reports to the Chief People Officer in the United States. You will take charge of day-to-day HR activity across the employee journey, with recruitment forming a major part of the workload. The contract is expected to include a sizeable hiring push, with approval anticipated for around 20 to 25 new positions, so this opportunity suits someone who can balance broad HR generalist work with a busy recruitment agenda.
Working arrangement
The position is hybrid, with two in-office days each week: Tuesdays and Thursdays. The office location is in the Galway Metropolitan Area.
Compensation and benefits
- Annual salary range of €50,000 to €60,000
- Health insurance
- Pension contribution
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Employee recognition scheme
About the business
The employer is a global technology company with a small Irish team in Galway. The local office collaborates closely with international colleagues, including HR professionals and senior leaders based in the US. The company develops software and technology solutions for organisations across several industries.
What the role involves
This is a hands-on HR generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle for the duration of the contract. You will act as the main HR contact for the Galway office, partnering with employees and managers locally while also coordinating with US-based hiring managers and HR stakeholders. Recruitment activity will be a key focus, and you will receive support from an external HR consultancy as well as the wider global HR team in the US.
Core duties
Your work will span recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, employee records, and engagement initiatives. You will also help keep local HR operations running smoothly and ensure processes remain aligned with company policy and Irish employment requirements.
Additional information
This vacancy is a maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 10 months. The process mentions direct application through the post so the application is not missed.