HR Advisor

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Monasterevin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support our people and culture. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and HR administration across a multi-site operation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HR experience, CIPD Level 5 or higher, and a degree in HRM, Business or Law. Excellent communication and confidentiality are essential in this busy, on-site Head Office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in HR Advisor/HR admin role.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Prepare contracts, handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain HR records and GDPR-compliant data.
• Manage onboarding and recruitment processes.
• Coordinate training and mandatory training.
• Support HR Manager and management with admin tasks.
• Attend meetings and take notes.

Skills

HR Advisor

Recruitment

Onboarding

Training & Compliance

Employee Relations

MS Office Proficient

Education

HR-related degree

CIPD Level 5+

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Location: On site / Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | HR
Salary: Negotiable salary

Are you a passionate HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced and people-focused environment? We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people, strengthening our culture, and ensuring best practice HR across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised HR professional with a minimum of 3 years' HR experience. Applicants will ideally hold a degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field, and be CIPD qualified (or working towards a CIPD qualification).

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, compliance, training, and administration.

The successful candidate will support a multi-site operation, working closely with managers and employees across multiple locations, with the role based at our Head Office in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for employees and managers on a wide range of HR matters, ensuring the delivery of a professional, compliant, and employee-focused HR service. You will provide support across recruitment, employee records management, training coordination, HR administration, and employee engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries from employees and managers.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and support best practice HR standards throughout the organisation.
• Prepare and administer HR documentation, including contracts of employment, employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, and HR databases in line with GDPR and legislative requirements.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration including new starters, transfers, role changes, and leavers.
• Monitor employee attendance records, annual leave, sick leave, and other absences.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities across the business.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and external providers.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications.
• Screen applications and assist hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Facilitate employee onboarding and induction programmes, ensuring a positive new starter experience.

Training & Compliance

• Deliver induction training for new employees.
• Maintain training records and monitor mandatory training compliance.
• Coordinate training programmes relating to health and safety, manual handling, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous learning and development initiatives across the business.

Administration & General Support

• Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and wider management team.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documentation.
• Attend meetings as required and take accurate notes and minutes.
• Manage diaries, meeting schedules, room bookings, and equipment requirements.
• Conduct research and support HR projects and initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and provide general office support as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in a HR Advisor, HR Administrator or similar HR role.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is highly desirable.
• A degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Law, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• A positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Previous experience in Retail and/or multi-site operations would be considered a distinct advantage

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and dynamic organisation.
• Broad and varied HR exposure across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an ambitious HR professional who enjoys making a difference and helping people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your HR career.