HR Officer – Standalone Role in Professional Services

About the role

We are partnering with a respected professional services firm in Dublin to find an experienced HR Officer. This standalone position offers full ownership of the HR function, reporting directly to the Managing Partner and supporting business objectives through effective people practices.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR queries across the firm.
• Provide practical advice on HR policies, employee relations, and Irish employment law.
• Manage employee relations cases fairly and consistently.
• Coach and support managers and partners on performance and people matters.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Support workforce planning with team leads and partners.
• Maintain HR systems, records, and reporting.
• Assist with payroll adjustments and liaise with Finance.
• Coordinate learning, development, and training initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement and wellbeing activities.
• Support HR policy updates and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to broader operational and office support activities.

Required profile

• HR qualification with a minimum of 5 + years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases.
• Ability to work independently in a standalone or broad generalist role.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience in professional services is desirable.

Required skills