HR Specialist – Remote (Ireland)

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented HR Specialist to join a fast‑growing global business on a fully remote basis. Based in Ireland, you will support the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to off‑boarding, while ensuring HR operations are efficient, accurate, and compliant with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, off‑boarding, exit interviews, and maintain employment documentation.
• Administer and maintain the HRIS, keeping records, workflows, permissions, and organizational data up to date.
• Support managers with documentation, policy interpretation, and day‑to‑day HR guidance.
• Monitor HR processes, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance system performance.
• Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
• Develop executive‑ready presentations summarising key HR metrics and trends.
• Maintain personnel files, ensure compliance for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to foster a positive, compliant, employee‑centered culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2‑5 years of progressive HR experience, including operations and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; familiarity with Paylocity is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of U.S. employment laws and multi‑state compliance (advantageous).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Required skills

• HRIS administration (Paylocity preferred)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint