HR Executive

Dnata; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

On-Site Canteen

Company Pension

Sick Leave Scheme

Parking

On-Site Parking

Job summary

Dnata in Ireland is seeking an HR Executive to support delivery of high-quality, compliant HR services. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the role covers employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, HR administration, and people data reporting.

You will act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, apply policies, ensure GDPR compliance, and maintain HR systems and files. The role is based on-site at Dublin Airport Logistics Park.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline required or preferred
• CIPD qualification or working towards is desirable
• 13 years experience in a HR role in a fast-paced/operational environment

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees
• Provide accurate, timely advice in line with company policies and Irish employment legislation
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practice standards
• Ensure HR documentation and systems are accurate, up to date, and compliant
• Support employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases
• Assist with investigations, note-taking, and documentation prep
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Escalate complex issues to the HR Business Partner as appropriate
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offers
• Liaise with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive recruitment experience
• Coordinate onboarding activities with documentation, compliance checks, and inductions
• Maintain recruitment systems and reporting data
• Maintain HR systems and employee records with high accuracy
• Produce regular HR reports (headcount, absence, turnover)
• Support HRBP with people metrics and insights for decision-making
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality at all times
• Support training coordination and learning programmes
• Track completion of mandatory training and compliance requirements
• Assist in identifying development needs and supporting learning initiatives
• Support engagement initiatives, surveys, and action planning
• Contribute to activities promoting a positive workplace culture
• Assist in organizing employee communications and HR-related events
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
• Maintain personnel files and HR systems in line with GDPR requirements
• Prepare contracts, letters, and HR-related documentation
• Support audits and compliance checks
• Promote the organisation's Vision, Mission, and Values
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and the wider business
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role

Skills

HR

HR Administration

CIPD

Recruitment

HRIS

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Purpose of the Role The HR Executive supports the delivery of high-quality, consistent, and compliant HR services across the organisation. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the role plays a key part in the day-to-day execution of HR activities including employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, HR administration, and people data reporting. The HR Executive acts as a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR guidance and ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently. The role contributes to improving employee experience, supporting engagement initiatives, and maintaining strong HR operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees
• Provide accurate, timely advice in line with company policies and Irish employment legislation
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practice standards
• Ensure all HR documentation and systems are accurate, up to date, and compliant
• Support the management of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases
• Assist with investigations, note-taking, and preparation of documentation
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Escalate complex issues to the HR Business Partner as appropriate
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offers
• Liaise with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive recruitment experience
• Coordinate onboarding activities ensuring all documentation, compliance checks, and inductions are completed
• Maintain recruitment systems and reporting data
• Maintain HR systems and employee records with a high level of accuracy
• Produce regular HR reports (e.g. headcount, absence, turnover)
• Support the HRBP with people metrics and insights to inform decision‑making
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality at all times
• Support the coordination of training activities and learning programmes
• Track completion of mandatory training and compliance requirements
• Assist in identifying development needs and supporting learning initiatives
• Support engagement initiatives, surveys, and action planning
• Contribute to activities that promote a positive workplace culture
• Assist in organising employee communications and HR‑related events
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
• Maintain personnel files and HR systems in line with GDPR requirements
• Prepare contracts, letters, and HR-related documentation
• Support audits and compliance checks
• Promote the organisations Vision, Mission, and Values
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and the wider business
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline CIPD qualification (or working towards) preferred 13 years experience in a HR role Experience in a fast-paced or operational environment desirable Exposure to employee relations and recruitment processes

Skills

• HR
• HR Administration
• CIPD
• RecruitmentHRIS

Benefits

• Cycle to Work
• On-site Canteen
• Company Pension
• Sick Leave Scheme
• Parking
• On-Site Parking

This role is based 5 days per week, on site, at Dublin Airport Logistics Park.