HR Officer

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support across all stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal changes, and leavers
• Draft and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and other employee documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems, ensuring data integrity at all times
• Ensure all employee files and documentation are managed in line with company policies and GDPR requirements
• Support compliance activities, including right-to-work checks, probation reviews, and policy tracking
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
• Assist with onboarding processes to ensure new starters have a smooth and structured experience
• Provide coordination support for employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes
• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing clear and professional guidance
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including engagement activities, wellbeing programmes, and process improvements

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources
• 3-5 years’ experience in a generalist HR or employee relations role
• Solid understanding of Irish employment legislation and HR best practices
• Experience supporting employee relations processes, including investigations and case management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset
• Approachable and supportive, with a strong customer-service focus
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team