HR Generalist

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Mediolanum HR team as a Human Resource Generalist.

This role plays an important part in driving strategic people initiatives and supporting the organisations continued growth. As a valued member of the Human Resources team, you will support over 200 employees in a culture where talent and capability are the difference between achievement and excellence.

This is a broad and dynamic role offering exposure across the full HR lifecycle. The successful candidate will gain both depth and breadth of experience within an entrepreneurial and high-performing environment that encourages individuals to realise their full potential.

With a strong focus on process optimisation, continuous improvement and technology adoption, the role requires an open mindset to leverage new tools such as AI to enhance HR delivery. You will play a key role in delivering operational and strategic HR services, ensuring compliance with Irish employment law, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

This is a great opportunity for a hard-working and focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting employees across the full HR lifecycle.
Your contributions will directly influence employee experience and operational excellence.

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• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality, consistent employee experience for current and prospective employees.
• Partner with managers as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on people matters, including employee relations, performance management, and application of HR policies, ensuring fair and consistent decision-making aligned with Irish employment law.
• Lead and manage key people processes, including probation, performance reviews, and employee relations casework, ensuring adherence to best practice and legislative requirements.
• Own payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accurate and timely monthly processing, while continuously identifying opportunities to automate and optimise processes through technology and system enhancements.
• Drive a seamless onboarding experience, managing induction programmes and coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure a structured and positive new hire journey.
• Support the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives, aligned to business and talent priorities, to enhance capability and performance across the organisation.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and contractual documentation, ensuring alignment with evolving employment legislation and organisational best practice.
• Manage and optimise HR systems (HRIS and related platforms) to ensure data integrity, compliance, and effective reporting, leveraging analytics to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to HR projects and strategic initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and the evolution of HR practices within Mediolanum.
• Lead the wellbeing and engagement agenda, partnering with external providers and delivering initiatives that support employee wellbeing and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and HR best practice.