Bright Motor Group was founded in 1982 and is now one of Ireland’s leading Motor Retailers, representing some of the best-known vehicle brands including Ford, Hyundai, SEAT, CUPRA, Volkswagen Commercial, Citroën, Suzuki, Peugeot, Opel, Leapmotor and DS Automobiles.

With 8 showrooms situated at Airside near Swords, a further 5 at Navan Road and our Bray dealership, we are located close to the motorway network and easily accessible from all areas of Greater Dublin.

This is a newly created HR Generalist role within a fast-paced, sales-driven organisation. Partnering closely with the HR Manager, the role will be responsible for building and embedding HR processes, policies, and systems while providing operational and advisory support to a growing workforce. The HR Generalist will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, supporting the HR function as it scales.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating HR policies and procedures
• Communicate HR policies clearly to employees and address any policy related queries
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Support employee relations matters in line with company policy
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the organisation
• Keep up to date with changes in employment legislation and advise accordingly
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Assist in embedding a strong performance-driven culture aligned with business goals
• Assist in the development of a structured compensation framework aligned with HR policies and support the administration of employee benefits
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing and on boarding
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience and timely communication throughout the hiring process
• Maintain and update job descriptions and recruitment documentation
• Maintain recruitment metrics and reports as required
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and HR Well Being & Safety programs
• Coordinate employee engagement and employment surveys
• Analyse results and support action planning with managers and leadership
• Support initiatives aimed at improving engagement in a busy, sales-led environment
• Support payroll and employee payroll-related inquiries

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar HR role
• Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law
• Experience supporting managers in a fast-paced environment
• Experience helping to build or improve HR processes
• Exposure to compensation and benefits reviews
• Proven ability to handle a varied and busy workload
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Experience drafting HR documentation, letters and policies
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and HR policies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and shows initiative
• Full, clean driving licence

What we offer in return:

• Competitive Basic salary
• 21 days basic holiday
• Contributory Company Pension
• Life & Income Protection Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount.
• Staff referral scheme

Skills:
Employee Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Policy Development