Vacancy October 21, 2026

People/HR Generalist

About Power Capital Renewable Energy

Power Capital Renewable Energy is an independent Irish renewable energy company, founded in 2011, with a long-term goal of producing clean, sustainable energy.

We are Ireland’s largest independent solar power producer and continue to grow across Solar PV, battery energy storage systems, wind energy and related energy infrastructure.

Joining Power Capital Renewable Energy is an opportunity to positively impact the future for the planet and people.

Our Purpose: As a Power for Good, our aim is to contribute to the regeneration of our planet and its people, ensuring collective prosperity for all (People, Planet, Profit).

Our Mission: To drive a sustainable future by harnessing the power of the sun.

Details about the Role

Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, the People Generalist will support the delivery of an engaging, inclusive and consistent Team Member experience across the employment lifecycle. The role combines People operations, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development, People systems, benefits and wellbeing, policy support and Team Member engagement. Working collaboratively with Finance, Line Managers and external providers, the People Generalist will help ensure that People programmes and approved benefits are effectively implemented, communicated and continuously improved.

Key responsibilities:

People Operations – Promoting a Positive Team Member Experience

Coordinate recruitment activity, including recruiter management, tracker management, interview scheduling, candidate communication, references and offer documentation, and maintain right-to-work documentation and any role-specific pre-employment checks, escalating issues where appropriate.
Manage consistent onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts, induction plans, checklists, probation milestones and exit processes.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation for employment changes, including promotions, salary reviews, working arrangements and departures.
Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day Team Member People queries, providing clear information and a responsive Team Member experience, and referring complex or sensitive matters to the Head of People and Culture.
Support line managers to understand and consistently apply People policies and processes, including probation, attendance, performance and other employee relations matters, providing practical guidance and escalating complex or sensitive issues as appropriate to the Head of People and Culture.
Coordinate annual People processes, including goal setting, performance reviews and salary reviews, maintaining templates and following up on completion.
Maintain the annual People calendar, providing clear scheduling, governance and oversight of key People activities, actions and deadlines.
Maintain the HRIS, People records, workflows and access permissions, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and an efficient Team Member experience.
Track and report on actual People metrics, including current headcount, recruitment activity, turnover, absence, training and engagement; identify trends and escalate risks and opportunities.
Support the Head of People and Culture and Finance in maintaining the organisation chart, headcount plan and recruitment forecast, ensuring workforce information is current and aligned with business needs.
Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the People Hub, ensuring People content is accurate, accessible, relevant and kept up to date. Work with the Marketing Executive to coordinate clear, timely and brand-consistent People communications across office and site teams.
Review and update People policies, procedures and the Team Member handbook to reflect legislation, best practice and evolving Team Member needs.
Coordinate annual learning and development planning, Personal Growth and Development activity, mandatory training, training records and compliance matrices across site and office teams.
Support diversity, inclusion, culture and Team Member engagement initiatives across the business.
Recommend and implement practical improvements and technology that strengthen People processes, reporting, communication and the Team Member experience.
Support the Head of People and Culture in delivering the wider People Strategy and maintaining compliance with employment equality, data protection and record-retention requirements.

Team Member Benefits and Wellbeing

Research market trends, benchmark provision, review the relevance, value and utilisation of existing benefits, and gather Team Member feedback to recommend a competitive, inclusive and sustainable benefits offering to the Head of People and Culture.
Support detailed benefits launches, renewals and communications, ensuring Team Members understand what is available, any relevant changes and how to access their benefits.
Work closely with Finance and external providers to ensure approved benefits are implemented and administered accurately and efficiently.
Act as the main People contact for benefits-related queries, escalating financial, administrative or provider issues as appropriate.
Maintain clear benefits information and records, and provide the People information required for benefit reviews and renewals.
Support wellbeing initiatives that respond to Team Member needs and reinforce the company’s values, attraction and retention goals.

What we offer Team Members

Attractive salary, depending on your experience.
Relocation support if required
20 days annual leave + discretionary leave days between Christmas-New Year
Employer matched Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Private Healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Bike to Work Scheme
Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working
Career progression through your Personal Growth and Development plan

Background and Experience Required

A relevant qualification in Human Resources, People Management, Business or a related discipline is desirable; a CIPD qualification, completed or in progress, would be advantageous.
At least three years’ experience in a broad People, HR or employee experience role, ideally within a scaling or multi-site organisation.
Strong working knowledge of Irish employment law, employment equality, data protection and HR best practice, including experience supporting day-to-day employee relations and advising line managers on the consistent application of People policies and processes.
Experience coordinating recruitment, right-to-work documentation, role-specific pre-employment checks, onboarding, employment changes, probation and offboarding processes.
Experience supporting annual People processes and workforce planning, including organisation charts, headcount information, recruitment forecasts, People calendars and completion tracking.
Experience researching, benchmarking, reviewing and communicating employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives, and working effectively with Finance and external providers.
Experience maintaining and improving an HRIS or other People systems, with a strong focus on data integrity, access controls, reporting accuracy and user experience.
Ability to develop and maintain clear, accurate and accessible People Hub content and to work collaboratively with a Marketing Executive on timely, brand-consistent People communications.
Strong organisational, analytical and continuous improvement skills, with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sound judgement, appropriate discretion and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially; experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure or renewable energy would be advantageous.

Core Competencies at Power Capital Renewable Energy

In valuing a strong culture, we would hope that you would:

Work in ways that are aligned to our values, demonstrate behaviours that showcase Socially Responsible, Sustainable Growth, Be Bold, Balance and Curiosity
Continually and consistently support those around you
Celebrate individual and Team Members’ special moments and successes.
Embrace diversity in thinking and doing
Implement a fast response approach to the concerns expressed by fellow Team Members, Clients, and other Stakeholders.

Power Capital is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of their race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability and national origin.

For information regarding the company, our team, and our portfolio, kindly go to our homepage.