Senior Global People Generalist
Description
Build strong people foundations at scale.
WaterWipes is at a pivotal stage of growth. As we continue to scale globally, our People function is evolving fast, shifting from good practice to great, scalable, and consistent people operations.
We’re hiring a Senior Global People Generalist to play a central role in that journey: combining hands‑on HR generalist work with meaningful involvement in people programs, policy, ER and operational excellence.
This is a role for someone who wants to own, improve and embed, not just advise.
The Opportunity
This role sits within the People Operations team and supports the delivery of key people initiatives during a critical phase of organisational growth and change.
You’ll work closely with senior People leaders, program owners and business stakeholders to:
Improve how HR works day‑to‑day
Support the delivery of core people programs
Strengthen employee relations, policy and governance
Help embed new tools, processes and ways of working across the organisation
It’s a broad, visible role with real scope to shape how People Operations shows up globally at WaterWipes.
What You’ll Be Accountable For
You will combine program delivery with core HR generalist ownership, including:
Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading HR projects and people initiatives (e.g. reward, engagement, organisation‑wide programmes)
Acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders to support program delivery and resolve issues
Supporting data gathering, analysis and reporting to inform people decisions
Providing day‑to‑day HR generalist support to managers and the People team
Playing an active role in Employee Relations, managing allocated cases and contributing to case reviews
Owning the HR policy lifecycle, drafting, reviewing, updating and embedding policies and guidance
Ensuring policies, contracts and practices are legally compliant across relevant jurisdictions
Driving HR operations excellence through process mapping, simplification and standardisation
Supporting the embedding of HR systems, tools and processes as the function matures
This is a hands‑on role, you’ll be expected to drive work forward, not just coordinate it.
Who This Role Is For
This role is for an experienced HR / People Generalist who enjoys variety, complexity and ownership.
You are likely:
Working in a broad Generalist or People Ops role
Comfortable balancing day‑to‑day HR with project and program work
Confident operating in a growing, changing organisation
You will need to bring:
5+ years’ experience in a broad HR Generalist role
Strong, practical knowledge of Irish employment law (UK exposure a plus)
Hands‑on experience with:
HR policy development and governance
Employee Relations case support
HR process improvement
Experience working in a global or multi‑jurisdiction environment
Strong organisational skills and stakeholder management capability
A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to HR challenges
What Will Make You Successful Here
You’ll thrive at WaterWipes if you:
Enjoy building structure where things are still evolving
Are comfortable with ambiguity and pace
Balance sound judgement with practicality
Communicate clearly and build trusted relationships
Take ownership and follow things through to completion
Care deeply about doing HR well, not just compliantly
This role will not suit someone looking for a narrow, purely administrative HR role or a purely strategic advisory position.
Why Join WaterWipes
Be part of a People function in transformation
Visible impact on how HR operates globally
Opportunity to shape policies, processes and ways of working
Work closely with senior People leaders and the business
Flat structure with room to contribute and grow
Location & Practicalities
Based in Drogheda approx 3 days a week, with hybrid working
Global scope, supporting multiple jurisdictions
Occasional travel may be required
If you’re a Senior People Generalist who enjoys combining hands‑on HR work with programs, policy and operational improvement then we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now