What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Generalist position at Aerogen?
About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and eight-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the Role?
As a People Generalist, you will play a key role in driving Aerogen’s People Operations Strategy to support our business growth and employee experience. You’ll work alongside People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, leaders and employees making an impact on performance management, career development, diversity & inclusion, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and more.
What are the key responsibilities?
- Support across the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment to engagement and development.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract top talent, particularly in entry-level roles.
- Oversee leave administration, including FMLA, STD, and other company policies.
- Support employee relations, working alongside People Business Partners on investigations and resolutions.
- Maintain data integrity, ensuring accurate storage of employee information.
- Develop and implement people policies, ensuring clear communication to employees.
- Analyze people metrics and generate reports to support strategic decisions.
- Lead internal people related communications, collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Support performance management processes, including annual and mid-year appraisals.
- Participate in key People & OD projects to help drive organizational success.
What education and experience are required?
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of HR Generalist/Specialist experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR tech tools.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills. You’ll engage with employees at all levels, from entry-level to VP.
- Empathy and professionalism. Balancing employee support with business needs.
- Analytical mindset. Ability to interpret people metrics and provide data-driven insights.
- Organizational excellence. Meticulous attention to detail and time management.
- Problem-solving skills. Comfort navigating complex HR challenges with sound judgment.
- Growth mindset. A passion for learning and continuous improvement in people practices.
What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
- Excellent medical care.
- Bonus & Pension.
- Aerogen Connect’ – our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
- We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process, please contact us by emailing careers@aerogen.com. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.
