HR Administrator – Operations & Employee Lifecycle

About the role

This position joins a large, collaborative HR team within a respected organisation. The role offers broad exposure to HR operations, employee lifecycle management, compliance, onboarding, learning & development support, and HR systems in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day HR operations and maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and personnel files.
• Manage HR and Learning & Development mailboxes, responding to employee and manager queries.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including pre‑employment checks such as Garda Vetting, references, and occupational health documentation.
• Assist recruitment administration – interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding coordination.
• Conduct compliance and primary source verification checks; monitor probation reviews, fixed‑term contracts, and employee documentation.
• Administer HR systems, update databases, and support recruitment platforms.
• Help with pension administration, Taxsaver processes, and employee benefits coordination.
• Process employee documentation, contracts, letters, and HR correspondence.
• Support learning & development administration and maintain training records.
• Contribute to HR reporting, audits, compliance activities, employee engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations, or HR coordination.
• HR qualification or relevant third‑level degree.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, hospital, nursing home) is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR systems and employee databases.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a supportive HR function that plays a key role across the wider business.
• Exposure to a variety of HR operational areas in a regulated, professional setting.