HR Generalist – 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Finglas, Dublin 11, with travel to company sites as required

Salary: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, daytime hours

Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home

About KSG Catering

KSG Catering is a leading provider of café, restaurant and hospitality services to a wide range of clients and blue-chip companies across Ireland. We operate in 120 locations nationwide, serve 13 million meals annually and employ over 1,350 skilled people.

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our HR team at our Head Office in Finglas, Dublin 11, on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

This is a Monday-to-Friday role offering daytime hours and a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate may be required to travel to our catering and hospitality units across Ireland, although most of our main operational units are based in Dublin.

Job Purpose

As part of the HR team, the HR Generalist will provide support across all areas of Human Resources, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance and administration.

Key Responsibilities

HR Support & Employee Relations

• Support the HR team and operational managers with day-to-day HR matters, providing guidance on company policies and employment legislation.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances and investigations.
• Support managers with performance management and people-related issues.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, including job advertising, candidate screening and interview arrangements.
• Support employee onboarding, induction and probationary reviews.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures in line with Irish employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR and training systems.
• Support HR reporting, administration and ongoing HR initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline with HR as a key component.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate HR experience.
• Previous experience in hospitality, catering or retail would be an advantage.
• Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Professional, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.

Company Benefits

• Paid training and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary meals and uniform
• TaxSaver commuter ticket scheme
• Refer a Friend initiative
• Bike to Work scheme

Additional Information

Travel to KSG Catering units across Ireland may be required, with the majority of our main units located in Dublin. A full, clean driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage.

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Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, or employee relations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• HR role, ideally in hospitality, retail, or catering: 3 years (required)
• employment law in Ireland and HR compliance: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• B Driving Licence and your own car (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Finglas, County Dublin