HR Generalist

Position: HR Generalist

Department: HR

Employment Type: Full Time & Permanent

Location: Park West, Dublin

About Applegreen Electric:

Applegreen Electric is an ultra-fast charge point operator with a proven track record in the design, deployment and operation of over 1,000 fast charging bays across the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. Applegreen Electric was established in 2021 as a subsidiary of Applegreen Limited to focus exclusively on EV charging infrastructure.

Applegreen first established fast charging as part of its services to customers in 2012 and is one of the largest Travel Plaza operators in Europe and the US, trading as Welcome Break on Motorway and Trunk Road Service Areas and Applegreen on Service Stations in the UK. Applegreen joined Blackstone Infrastructure Partners in 2020, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with $1 trillion in assets under management.

Today, Applegreen Electric works with a range of partners to design, develop, host, and operate universal access EV charging bays, providing 150,000+ fast charging sessions to EV drivers a month, supporting the rapid transition to sustainable transportation and a low-carbon future.

About the Role:

Our team is currently experiencing a period of rapid growth and in order to support this ambitious growth we are looking to recruit a HR Generalist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to excel and with a unique opportunity to gain exposure and to interact with senior members of the leadership team on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into their new environment seamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.

Key Responsibilities:

As Applegreen Electric expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The initial responsibilities will primarily focus on the following areas:

• Administer all aspects of the recruitment process, including job postings, screening CVs, coordinating interviews, and drafting offer letters.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition into the organisation.
• Assist with employee relation issues including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Support employee training and development initiatives by identifying training needs and coordinating training programs.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including employment legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Administer employee benefits programs and act as a liaison between employees and external benefit providers.
• Assist with HR reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date on HR trends and best practices to continuously improve HR processes and procedures.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• CIPD Certified - Preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
• Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
• A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
• Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
• Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen Electric.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
• Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
• Is resilient and calm under pressure.
• Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
• Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen Electric.
• Willing to travel ad hoc if required.

Application & Screening Process (may be subject to change):

Application Process:

Please submit:

• Tailored & up to date CV (Max 2 pages)
• Cover Letter - Preferred

Interview & Selection Process:

● Two interview rounds will be required for this role.