Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff.

 

Who We Are….

We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

 

Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

 

Our People….

Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do.

 

Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our people to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.

 

Fingleton White is a CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. We will provide you with the training you need, responsibility and experience to maximise your talents.

Position:

The Role..

HR Generalist – REF 2616

 

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to both the delivery of core HR services and the ongoing development of scalable, consistent and effective people practices.

 

Key Responsibilities….

HR Operations

• Deliver HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on service quality and responsiveness
• Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting in compliance with GDPR
• Maintain and improve HR systems
• Support HR initiatives including employee engagement and diversity & inclusion
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required

 

Employee Relations

• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee queries
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, policies, and best practice
• Handle more complex cases and ensure a fair and consistent approach
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across all jurisdictions

 

Organisational Design & Workforce Planning

• Work with sector leads to identify current and future hiring needs, aligning headcount plans with business priorities
• Partner with managers to plan and structure their teams effectively
• Support the definition of clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines to ensure teams operate efficiently
• Contribute to building scalable approaches to workforce planning and team design to meet evolving business needs

 

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support HR projects
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience

 

Please note that this list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may evolve as the needs of the business change.

 

The location for this role will be in our Portlaoise office, there will be a need to travel to other sites as required.

Requirements:

The Candidate….

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a HR generalist role
• CIPD qualification would be an advantage
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Practical, solutions-focused, and collaborative
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required

Other information:

What we offer….

• An attractive remuneration package
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Continuous Professional Development
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings

 

How to apply….

Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.