HR Generalist (2-Year Fixed Term Contract )

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics. 

Abbott’s diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements. 

*Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical

practitioner designated by the Company

The HR Generalist supports the delivery and implementation of HR programmes across core functional areas. The role provides operational support and first-line guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and processes.

Working closely with the HR Manager, HR Business Partners, and Centres of Excellence, the HR Generalist ensures efficient HR service delivery, supports day-to-day HR activities, and contributes to a positive employee experience. The role will also support HR processes, maintain HR systems and data, and assist with HR projects, reporting, and coordination activities.

The HR Generalist will support delivery of HR services through:

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  Support the delivery of cyclical HR processes (e.g. performance management, merit reviews, headcount tracking)

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  Support Abbott Ireland continuous improvement projects and activities

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  Address queries to the shared HR inbox and escalate accordingly where required

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  Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems and support reporting requirements

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  Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes

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  Point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing timely and accurate guidance on HR policies and procedures

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  Support HR administrative activities and ensure documentation is up to date and compliant

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  Support HR projects and initiatives through coordination, tracking, and administrative support

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  Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis to support HR and business objectives

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  Collaborate with HR colleagues and Centres of Excellence to ensure effective delivery of HR services

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  Support the coordination of talent management activities, including performance management and development processes

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  Provide administrative and organisational support for training and development initiatives

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  Support the delivery of employee engagement initiatives and activities

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  Assist in promoting a positive organisational culture through HR programmes and communications

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  Support change initiatives through coordination, communication, and administrative support

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  Support the administration and preparation of employee relations cases (e.g. documentation, meeting coordination, note taking)

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  Ensure consistent application of HR policies and escalate complex issues to HR Manager / HRBP as appropriate

• Third level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline and/or working towards CIPD membership

• Relevant experience in an HR support or generalist role

• Exposure to core HR areas such as employee relations, HR operations, and employee lifecycle processes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity

• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and managers

• Organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to escalate appropriately

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office tools