HR Administrator, Dublin

Focus Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Dublin seeks an HR Administrator to enhance employee experience and manage HR operations. The role requires proven HR administrative expertise and involves onboarding new hires, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR projects. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience with MS Office tools.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Paid Sick Leave policy

Education Assistance Policy

Qualifications

• Proven HR admin experience.
• Relevant third level qualification at degree level in HR with CIPD membership (Desirable).
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding tasks including pre-employment checks and communications.
• Provide real-time updates to new hires and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS system.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback.

Skills

HR admin experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis and report writing

Proficiency in MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in HR with CIPD membership

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

HR Administrator, Employee Experience, HR Team

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full Time, Permanent Contract

The purpose of this role is to function within the HR team with responsibility for Employee Experience, Operations, and processes. This role will include creating a purposeful and positive onboarding experience for all new hires and offering HR support to employees and managers where necessary.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Maternity Top Up 26 Weeks, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hours

What You Will Do

• Manage onboarding tasks including pre-employment checks, communications, and SLA compliance.
• Provide real-time updates to new hires, hiring managers, and coordinate start dates.
• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS system and HR Locker.
• Administer contracts of employment and ensure HR records and trackers are up to date.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyse feedback, and contribute to HR KPIs.
• Monitor probation periods, guiding managers through the process.
• Update and deliver monthly employee communications and organisational charts.
• Support reporting and HR projects, driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

What You Will Need

• Proven HR admin experience
• Relevant third level qualification at degree level in HR with CIPD membership (Desirable)
• Must have excellent organisational skill with strong focus on attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports, analyse data and present in a confident manner
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, MS Teams and database systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team which shares a common goal.
• Ability to use initiative and seek direction when appropriate
• Ability to anticipate problems and generate solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands
• Ability to deal with confidential information and work with integrity

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.