Role Profile
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.
Duties
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
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of all aspects of HR practices
Proficiency in HR systems, specifically new technologies adoption, including AI
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
CIPD qualification is highly desirable.
6-8 years’ experience in a HR role.
Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
Experience with process improvement and HR automation tools.