Graduate Recruitment Assistant

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working arrangements

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Job summary

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin, is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Assistant to support the Early Careers Lead in delivering the firm’s graduate recruitment and early talent programmes. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and operational support across recruitment and onboarding activities for interns and trainees.

This varied role combines administration, coordination and event management, suited to an organised, proactive

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a similar role within a busy professional environment.
• Administration experience including the management and documentation of processes.
• Strong IT skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of the firm's early careers and recruitment programmes.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communications and stakeholder liaison.
• Assist with onboarding and induction activities for interns, trainees, placement students and new hires.
• Support the planning and delivery of early careers events, including university career fairs, networking events, workshops, interview days and internal programmes.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and documentation, ensuring information is kept up to date and managed confidentially.
• Respond to candidate and stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of recruitment and programme materials, presentations and communications.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, trainees, colleagues and external partners.
• Support initiatives that enhance the firm's employer brand and candidate experience.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team and wider business as required.

Skills

Experience in recruitment

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Education

Third level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Graduate Recruitment Assistant

Team: Human Resources

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

The Firm

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London. The firm has been the fastest growing law firm in Ireland over the last decade. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the HR team as an Graduate Recruitment Assistant, supporting the Early Careers Lead in the delivery of the firm's graduate recruitment and early talent programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for candidates, interns and trainees while providing high-quality administrative and operational support across a range of recruitment and onboarding activities.

This is a varied and people-focused role that combines administration, coordination and event management. It will suit an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working with people, has excellent attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The role offers the opportunity to support a range of initiatives, from university engagement and recruitment campaigns to networking events and trainee development programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of the firm's early careers and recruitment programmes.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communications and stakeholder liaison.
• Assist with onboarding and induction activities for interns, trainees, placement students and new hires.
• Support the planning and delivery of early careers events, including university career fairs, networking events, workshops, interview days and internal programmes.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and documentation, ensuring information is kept up to date and managed confidentially.
• Respond to candidate and stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of recruitment and programme materials, presentations and communications.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, trainees, colleagues and external partners.
• Support initiatives that enhance the firm's employer brand and candidate experience.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team and wider business as required.

Requirements

• 1+ year experience in a similar role, within a busy professional environment.
• Administration experience, including the management and documentation of processes.
• Passion for working in a fast paced, busy environment.
• Strong IT skills and extensive working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Critical thinking mindset and attention to detail orientated approach.
• Related third level qualification is an advantage.
• Highly people-oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering engaging events and programme experiences.

Why Mason Hayes & Curran?

• Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus;
• Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere;
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements;
• Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success;
• Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee);
• Strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts.

Learn more about Mason Hayes & Curran

• Learn more about a Career at Mason Hayes & Curran HERE