HR Generalist – 12 Month FTC

Tech that takes you places We’re CarTrawler, the global travel tech company behind seamless connections between people, places and possibilities. From powering car rental to creating smarter ways to move, we make travel smoother for millions worldwide. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration and craic where every idea counts and every journey matters. Ready to make an impact? Let’s go places together. CarTrawler’s People team shapes an environment where talent thrives and culture drives performance. From recruitment and learning to engagement and inclusion, we connect people to purpose and potential. We’re passionate about making CarTrawler a place where every team member can grow, contribute and make an impact.

Your Journey starts here! Great employee experiences don't happen by accident, and that's where you come in! We're looking for a proactive, people-focused HR Generalist to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, someone who loves making things work better for everyone. You'll play a key role in delivering seamless HR operations, supporting employees and managers, and turning people data into meaningful insights. From employee relations and payroll coordination to HR systems and process improvements, you'll bring fresh thinking and a hands-on approach to everything you do. Working closely with our People Experience Manager and wider People Team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to how our people experience life at CarTrawler.

What you’ll do as a HR Generalist

- Deliver a seamless employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and employee changes to leave management and offboarding.

- Be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical guidance on HR policies, processes and employee relations matters, including performance, probation and absence management.

- Coordinate payroll activities, ensuring employee information is accurate, deadlines are met and any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.

- Maintain accurate employee data and support the day-to-day management and improvement of our HR system, HiBob, including reporting, workflows and automation.

- Turn people data into meaningful insights by creating reports and dashboards, identifying trends and helping the People Team make informed decisions.

- Champion smarter ways of working by improving HR processes, simplifying workflows and exploring opportunities to use technology and AI to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

What you’ll bring to the team

- At least 3 years' experience in HR operations, HR administration or a generalist HR role, with a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle.

- Practical employee relations experience, with the confidence to guide managers, exercise sound judgement and recognise when additional support is needed.

- Experience coordinating payroll activities, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

- Strong HR systems and analytical skills, ideally with experience using HiBob or a similar platform, alongside Excel, Power BI or other reporting tools.

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with experience improving processes, using data to identify opportunities and taking ownership of tasks through to completion.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, handle sensitive information and deliver a positive employee experience. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is welcomed, and a CIPD qualification is a plus.

Go on, give it a go! We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected.

At CarTrawler, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. No matter your background, identity, or life experience, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll be welcomed here.

Hybrid Working & Eligibility: Our hybrid working policy requires employees to work onsite at our CarTrawler Dublin office a minimum of 2 days per week (Tues & Wed).

Applicants must have an existing right to work in Ireland without the requirement for employment permit sponsorship to be considered for this role.