Cork, Ireland Hybrid Contract

NETGEAR is hiring a HR Generalist (People Partner)

Responsibilities

  • Act as a primary HR partner for managers and employees, providing guidance on a wide range of people-related topics
  • Build strong relationships with managers, coaching them on performance, feedback, and employee development
  • Participate in team meetings to stay aligned with business priorities and proactively identify people-related needs
  • Analyse trends (e.g. engagement, attrition, employee relations) and share insights with HR leadership
  • Manage employee relations cases of low to moderate complexity, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and policy interpretation
  • Support investigations in partnership with senior HR and Legal, ensuring consistency and appropriate documentation
  • Guide managers through performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective actions, and related processes
  • Support employees with leaves, accommodations, and sensitive workplace matters
  • Support performance review cycles, including manager coaching and calibration processes
  • Partner with leaders on talent discussions, development planning, and internal mobility
  • Facilitate onboarding touchpoints and early-stage employee check-ins to support engagement and retention
  • Champion NETGEAR’s culture and values across your client groups, reinforcing behaviours that reflect who we are as a company
  • Support employee engagement survey cycles, including facilitating manager debriefs and helping teams translate insights into clear, actionable plans
  • Partner with the wider People & Culture team to deliver engagement initiatives, learning programmes, and culture-building activities
  • Foster an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and supported
  • Execute core HR processes such as promotions, transfers, and organisational changes with accuracy
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies and best practices
  • Contribute to HR initiatives, programme rollouts, and process improvements

Requirements

  • 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist or early HRBP/People Partner role
  • Hands-on experience supporting: Employee relations
  • Hands-on experience supporting: Performance management processes
  • Hands-on experience supporting: Direct manager coaching and guidance
  • Solid understanding of Irish and European employment law and HR best practices
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
  • High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience with UKG or similar HRIS platforms
  • Exposure to supporting multi-location or global teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • CIPD/HR qualification (or working towards) preferred

Team

Structure: business-facing position supporting managers and employees across key client groups

Additional Information

  • 6-month fixed-term contract
  • Must handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
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NETGEAR
NETGEAR builds intelligent networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live, with a focus on innovative solutions in connectivity and network security.
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Department Human Resources
Category other
Posted a month ago