Title International HR Generalist Human Resources Reports to Talent Acquisition Leader Position Overview The International HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support for the organizationsglobal operations, with a specific concentration in talent acquisition across Northern Ireland and Europe in addition to driving recruitment efforts.
This role will ensure compliance with local employment laws and manage various HR Generalist functions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruiting, complemented by experience in employee relations, employment law, leaves of absence, and disciplinary procedures within the Northern Ireland and UK regulatory framework.
The International HR Generalist will collaborate closely with the U.S. HR team to support company-wide HR initiatives and meet international staffing needs.
Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus) Lead the recruitment process for key roles across Northern Ireland and Europe, ensuring alignment with the companys strategic hiring objectives Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create job descriptions, and develop targeted sourcing strategies tailored to specific markets Source, screen, manage talent pipelines and interview candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, including support and collaboration with U.S. onboarding team for all international hires Develop and maintain a talent pipeline to support future staffing needs across international markets.
HR Generalist Duties Serve as the primary HR contact for employees in Northern Ireland and Europe, addressing HR related inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and procedures Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations, including particularly Northern Ireland and UK statutory requirements, including contracts, work permits, and payroll Supports the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that meet local requirements while aligning with company-wide standards Address and manage employee relations issues, offering guidance to managers on conflict resolution and performance-related matters Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures, supporting managers through each step of the disciplinary process to ensure consistency and adherence to local employment laws and company policies Collaborate with the HR team to document and implement disciplinary actions, including issuing warnings, conducting investigations, and preparing documentation Assist in managing terminations in alignment with Northern Ireland and UK legal requirements, ensuring fair and compliant processes Support managers in navigating performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and related employee relations issues, offering HR expertise to address any escalated matters Work closely with the U.S. HR team to align disciplinary processes with company standards while adapting to the statutory requirements of international regions Collaborate with U.S.HR team to implement global HR initiatives, including employee engagement, compliance training, employee development, performance management, and culture programs.
Support our benefits specialist as needed related to local benefits programs helping answer questions and local support as needed Provide local assistance for the benefits specialist in addressing employee inquiries related to benefits, leave of absence policies, and eligibility criteria Act as a liaison for Northern Ireland and European employees and help address questions to ensure employees are understand benefits plans, leave entitlements, and statutory leaves in alignment with local laws Support the coordination of leave of absence requests, including statutory and company-specific leaves, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with local employment regulations Assist the benefits specialist in resolving issues related to benefit enrollments, claims, and policy questions, providing employees with timely and accurate information Support HR projects such as performance reviews, compensation planning, and succession planning in the international markets.
Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field 5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role with a strong emphasis on international recruitment Solid understanding of employment laws and regulations across the UK, with specific expertise in Northern Ireland Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, ideally across multiple international markets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels Ability to work in a hybrid situation both in office an independently remote managing multiple time zones for collaboration with U.S. HR team Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms, ADP and RecruiterFlow is preferred Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a high level of discretion and confidentiality Prior experience supporting or working within U.S. based or multinational company is highly desired.
Additional Requirements Eligibility to work in Northern Ireland Flexibility in schedule to accommodate collaboration with U.S. based teams across different time zones Travel Component < 10% Working Conditions Extensive desk-based work involving prolonged periods using a computer and sitting for extended periods Frequent interaction with team members, management, agents, Business Development Managers (BDMs), and external partners to facilitate smooth operations and collaborations Job Classification Exempt At Payroc, we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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Skills: Recruiting HR Compliance UK Labor Laws Employee Relations Human Resources Benefits: Paid Holidays Performance Bonus Medical Aid / Health Care Phone Allowance