HR Generalist

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

HR Generalist supporting employee lifecycle operations, Workday administration, and employee relations at global insurance intermediary Howden. Based in Dublin or Wexford offices.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Generalist functions, including employee relations, compliance with employment law, and HRIS management, particularly with Workday. Proficient in managing HR processes, documentation, and supporting organizational initiatives while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

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Workday HRIS ManagementCIPD QualificationEmployee Relations SupportRepublic of Ireland Employment LawStrong Organisational Skills

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Hard Skills

HR Generalist ExperienceEmployee Relations DocumentationData Integrity ManagementHR ReportingOnboarding SupportCompliance DocumentationM&A Integration SupportProbation TrackingSickness ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Customer FocusEmployee Experience MindsetOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayExcelWordPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD QualificationRelevant HR/Business Degree

Industry Keywords

GDPR ComplianceEmployment LawHR PoliciesDiversity and InclusionTalent Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day HR support across the Howden Retail division
Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers
Support the HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, and Head of HR in delivering a compliant, people-focused HR service
Support onboarding, including documentation, required steps, and initial queries
Process Workday HR transactions within agreed SLAs, including hires, job changes, promotions, and leavers
Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across HR systems
Respond to HR inbox queries
Prepare employment letters, contract amendments, and other HR documentation
Assist with M&A integration tasks and new business initiatives
Support probation tracking, contract renewals, and compliance documentation
Handle general HR queries and low-complexity employee relations matters
Support employee relations case preparation, including note-taking, drafting letters, scheduling meetings, and maintaining trackers
Manage sickness and long-term absence cases, occupational health assessments, return-to-work arrangements, group income protection applications, and line manager support
Escalate complex issues to the HR Advisor or HR Business Partner
Verify Workday data, including job titles, cost centres, reporting lines, and organisational changes
Produce routine HR reports on headcount, absence, turnover, and ad hoc requests
Support managers with Workday self-service functionality
Flag data inconsistencies and support corrective actions
Contribute to policy updates, process improvements, training materials, talent management, goal setting, early careers, and diversity and inclusion initiatives
Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and HR communications
Monitor employment law changes in the Republic of Ireland and relevant UK developments
Ensure HR activities comply with internal policies, GDPR, and regulatory requirements
Support audits and documentation reviews
Support the annual compensation and promotions process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or HR Administrator role
Experience using Workday or another HRIS
CIPD qualification (or working towards) or relevant HR/business degree
Strong understanding of Republic of Ireland employment law; exposure to UK employment law is an advantage
Experience supporting employee relations cases, including note-taking, drafting letters, scheduling, and documentation
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer focus and employee experience mindset
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to comply with internal policies, GDPR, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment basis
Flexible hours where accommodations are possible
Hybrid working where accommodations are possible
Reasonable accommodations, including software, IT, and office setup adjustments
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance support
Volunteering opportunities
Diversity-focused culture
Supportive collaborative work environment