HR Intern

Repligen Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Repligen Ireland in Waterford is seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our HR team for a 3-month fixed-term period. You will support a range of administrative tasks, contribute to data accuracy, file management, and process improvement, and gain exposure to HR systems, reporting, and document control.

This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate aiming to develop experience in HR administration, project coordination, and business processes within a life sciences manufacturing environment,

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Business, HR, Administration, Management or related field
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives at the Waterford site
• Assist with HR data entry, validation, data cleansing, and record management
• Assist with document control, file management, and digitalisation of HR records
• Prepare HR presentations and communications
• Review administrative processes and identify efficiency improvements
• Coordinate project actions, follow-ups, and documentation to ensure timely completion
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee information

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Administrative tasks

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Business or HR or Admin

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Workday

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our HR team in Waterford on a 3-month fixed-term basis. This role will support a range of HR administrative activities and project-based work, with a strong focus on data accuracy, document management, process improvement, and coordination of HR initiatives. The HR Intern will provide practical support to the HR function while gaining exposure to HR systems, processes, reporting, document control, and continuous improvement activities. This position is suited to a student or recent graduate who is interested in developing experience in HR administration, project coordination, and business process improvement within a life sciences manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Waterford site.
• Assist with HR data entry, validation, data cleansing, and record management activities.
• Assist with document control, file management, and digitalisation of HR records.
• Prepare HR presentations and communications.
• Review existing administrative processes and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate project actions, follow-ups, and documentation to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee and HR information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Business, Human Resources, Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Professional approach and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Desirable Experience working on projects through college, placement, or previous employment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or HR systems such as Workday.
• Interest in HR operations, systems, data, and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and eager to learn. They will be comfortable working with data and documents, and committed to supporting accurate and efficient HR administration.

Why Join Repligen?

At Repligen, you will gain practical experience in a growing life sciences organisation while contributing to meaningful HR projects that support our people, processes, and business objectives. This internship offers the opportunity to build core administrative, project coordination, communication, and systems skills in a professional HR environment. Thank you for your interest in Repligen! Working at Repligen means being part of a team that is excited to find new and creative ways to overcome challenges in bioprocessing — and to help our customers make a difference in the world.