Maternity Cover - HR Generalist - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract, Clonee

Terraglen Residential Care Services has an exciting new opportunity for an HR professional who wishes to broaden their experience and develop their career in a busy, expanding and regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their career in an innovative, professional and caring environment where care and quality of life for service users is central to all we do. This is a full-time, office-based role located primarily in our Head Office in Bracetown Business Park, Clonee and will require travel throughout Leinster area.

Role Responsibilities

Provide HR guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters including attendance, performance, conduct, and best HR practice.

Lead and support disciplinary, grievance, and workplace investigation processes in line with Irish employment legislation and company policy.

Responsible for the employee lifecycle management including contracts, role changes, probation, leave management, and terminations, ensuring full compliance at all stages.

Ensure strict HR compliance through accurate employee records, file management, and adherence to HIQA, Tusla, and WRC requirements.

Oversees the recruitment and onboarding processes end-to-end, including vetting, references, contracts, and maintaining recruitment trackers and reporting.

Provide HR reporting, workforce insights, and attend senior management meetings to support strategic decision-making and strengthen HR governance.

Develop, review, and standardise HR policies and procedures while supporting continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.

Candidate Requirements

Third level qualification (minimum of level 7) in HR, Business management, or other relevant qualification.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a HR generalist role in a similar environment (of which at least 1 year must have been working within an Irish employment law environment)

Experience in the sector is a distinct advantage.

Have a clear understanding of the role and requirements of TUSLA, HIQA and what it means to work in a regulated environment

Be fluent in the English language (both verbal and written)

Be available for full-time work and have the right to work full-time in Ireland.

Be available to work at any of Terraglen's sites as the needs of the role dictate

Hold a full, clean driving license and have own transport.

Closing date for applications is close of business on 31 May 2026

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