Graduate People & Operations Associate

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Consultants (LSC) in Ireland invites graduates to join the LSC People & Operations Graduate Programme, gaining hands-on experience across recruitment, employee engagement, business operations, compliance, finance and commercial support within the life sciences sector.

As a Graduate People & Operations Associate you will support key functions on a structured 12-month development programme, working with experienced team members and contributing to onboarding, contractor management,

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Business, Human Resources, Commerce, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline.
• Previous internship, placement or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting consultant onboarding and engagement activities.
• Managing contractor and compliance documentation.
• Assisting with contract administration and extensions.
• Supporting timesheet, payroll and finance administration processes.
• Supporting candidate sourcing and recruitment activities.
• Coordinating consultant and candidate communications.
• Maintaining business systems and databases.
• Supporting client, account management and marketing initiatives.
• Assisting with reporting and operational projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT & MS Office

Education

Third-level qualification in Business/HR/Commerce/Marketing/Finance

Internship/placement or administrative experience

Job description

Launch your career through the LSC People & Operations Graduate Programme and gain hands‑on experience across recruitment, employee engagement, business operations, compliance, finance and commercial support within the life sciences sector.

About LSC

Life Science Consultants (LSC) is a specialist resource management and consulting company supporting leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organisations across Ireland and internationally. We are seeking a Graduate People & Operations Associate to join our team through the LSC People & Operations Graduate Programme. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple business functions while developing a strong understanding of contractor management, consultant experience, recruitment, business operations and client support.

The Role

The Graduate People & Operations Associate will support a number of key functions across the business while participating in a structured 12‑month development programme.

• Finance
• Contracts & Compliance
• Consultant Experience & Employee Engagement
• Resourcing & Talent Acquisition
• Account Management
• Marketing & Commercial Support

Throughout the programme, the successful candidate will work closely with experienced team members while supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of operational activities across the business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting consultant onboarding and engagement activities
• Managing contractor and compliance documentation
• Assisting with contract administration and extensions
• Supporting timesheet, payroll and finance administration processes
• Supporting candidate sourcing and recruitment activities
• Coordinating consultant and candidate communications
• Maintaining business systems and databases
• Supporting client, account management and marketing initiatives
• Assisting with reporting and operational projects

Candidate Profile

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities
• A willingness to learn and develop within a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Third‑level qualification in Business, Human Resources, Commerce, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline
• Previous internship, placement or administrative experience

What You Will Gain

• Finance & Accounts
• Contract Management & Compliance
• Consultant Experience & Employee Engagement
• Talent Acquisition & Resourcing
• Account Management
• Marketing & Commercial Support

This role offers an excellent foundation for individuals interested in developing a career in People Operations, Business Operations, Recruitment or Client Services.