HR Administrator — On-Site Dublin, 2-Year FTC

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team on a full-time, 2-year fixed term contract based on-site in Dublin City Centre. In this core operational role, you will support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, maintaining day-to-day HR systems, managing employee records, assisting with payroll and onboarding, and ensuring smooth administration across the department.

If you love working with people, keeping processes organised behind the scenes, and being part of a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in an HR Administration or People Operations role maintaining records in an HRIS, OR a recent graduate in HR/Business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and hands-on familiarity with HRIS databases (e.g., CoreHR, Workday, BambooHR, or similar).
• Basic working knowledge of GDPR and how it applies to personal data and employee records.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required; a third-level degree in HR, Business, or CIPD membership is desirable.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle: Coordinate new hire processes, including pre-employment checks, contract generation, onboarding logistics, and offboarding support.
• HR Systems & Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records within our HRIS, ensure data integrity, manage physical and digital personnel files in compliance with GDPR.
• Payroll & Benefits Support: Collate monthly payroll changes, track leave balances, and assist with general benefits inquiries.
• HR Operations & Admin: Serve as a primary contact for employee inquiries regarding policies and procedures, manage HR mailboxes, log meeting minutes, and support ongoing HR projects.
• Compliance & Governance: Assist in auditing HR records, managing retention schedules, and supporting basic data protection administration.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS familiarity

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Third-level degree in HR or Business

CIPD membership desirable

Tools

CoreHR

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team on a full-time, 2-year fixed term contract based on-site in Dublin City Centre. In this core operational role, you will support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, maintaining day-to-day HR systems, managing employee records, assisting with payroll and onboarding, and ensuring smooth administration across the department.

If you love working with people, keeping processes organised behind the scenes, and being part of a supportive