HR Executive – 32 hours a week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Human Resources function, ensuring efficient and compliant HR operations.
• Foster a positive and engaged workplace culture through clear communication, effective people management, and employee-focused initiatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Partner with department managers to provide guidance and support across all aspects of employee management, including recruitment, training, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and development.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and on-boarding.
• Coordinate and deliver a seamless on-boarding experience, ensuring all new hires receive the necessary documentation, training, and support before commencing employment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation while supporting a paperless HR environment.
• Monitor statutory training requirements and arrange refresher training where required.
• Coordinate training schedules and support employee learning and development initiatives.
• Support managers with disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring adherence to company policies, employment legislation, and best practice.
• Prepare and submit weekly payroll information accurately and within required deadlines.
• Support the roll-out and implementation of company-wide HR projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with department heads and the wider management team.
• Monitor employee attendance and absenteeism, supporting managers in addressing attendance-related matters.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources Management, or currently working towards a recognised HR qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR role within a busy HR environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and a people-focused approach.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive situations, resolve conflict, and support employee relations matters.
• Proactive, professional, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.