HR Officer

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Job summary

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP in Dublin seeks a dedicated HR Officer to support the HR Manager and Director of Human Resources, delivering admin support and a people-centric service to employees.

You will manage the HR mailbox, assist with absence queries, CPD compliance, contract administration, and contribute to wellbeing initiatives, TY programme, and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in a generalist HR administrative or HR Officer role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and managing high-volume HR inbox queries.
• Prior exposure to statutory leave administration, CPD compliance/reporting, and contract management is a strong advantage.
• Proactively seek and implement AI and MS Office solutions to optimize administrative processes, streamline daily HR operations, and drive continuous workflow improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Good team working skills and a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and SharePoint) and Docusign.
• Experience in hosting webinars and event planning are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide general operational and ad-hoc project support across the HR team.
• Manage the HR mailbox by assigning and responding to queries in a timely manner, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Support first-line absence-related queries and family leave planning, ensuring accurate recording and policy compliance.
• Manage and deliver the Transition Year (TY) programme, engaging with students, partners, parents, and schools.
• Support the planning, coordination, and hands-on delivery of wellbeing initiatives and events (WOW programme).
• Support CPD compliance through record-keeping, staff guidance, reporting, and assisting with Law Society audits.
• Preparation of people metrics and reports to the leadership and wider business.
• Prepare and issue employment documentation, including contracts, variation of terms, and change of hours agreements.
• Maintain and update employee records on the HRIS, including leave, time-tracking, and contractual changes.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of HR reports and people data for business stakeholders.

Skills

HRIS platforms

Communication skills

Confidentiality handling

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel)

SharePoint

Docusign

Job description

Join Our Team as a HR Officer!

We are seeking a dedicated HR Officer to join our team and support our HR Manager and Director of Human Resources in delivering exceptional services. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the HR team, ensuring a positive employee experience and maintaining a people-centric focus in all aspects of your work.

The Firm

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London with over 600 staff. We are a top tier law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors. We believe in supporting our employees' growth and development, both professionally and personally. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on employee experiences.

Candidate Requirements:

• 4-5 years’ experience in a generalist HR administrative or HR Officer role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and managing high-volume HR inbox queries.

• Prior exposure to statutory leave administration, CPD compliance/reporting, and contract management is a strong advantage.

• Proactively seek and implement AI and MS Office solutions to optimize administrative processes, streamline daily HR operations, and drive continuous workflow improvement.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

• Good team working skills and a collaborative approach.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and SharePoint) and Docusign.

• Experience in hosting webinars and event planning are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide general operational and ad-hoc project support across the HR team.

• Manage the HR mailbox by assigning and responding to queries in a timely manner, escalating complex matters where appropriate.

• Support first-line absence-related queries and family leave planning, ensuring accurate recording and policy compliance.

• Manage and deliver the Transition Year (TY) programme, engaging with students, partners, parents, and schools.

• Support the planning, coordination, and hands-on delivery of wellbeing initiatives and events (WOW programme).

• Support CPD compliance through record-keeping, staff guidance, reporting, and assisting with Law Society audits.

• Preparation of people metrics and reports to the leadership and wider business.

• Prepare and issue employment documentation, including contracts, variation of terms, and change of hours agreements.

• Maintain and update employee records on the HRIS, including leave, time-tracking, and contractual changes.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of HR reports and people data for business stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

• Opportunity to grow and develop your HR skills.

• Make a positive impact on employee experiences.

• Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus.

• A friendly, open and informal working atmosphere with active social events, clubs and teams initiatives.

• A strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts.

Learn more about Mason Hayes & Curran here:

https://www.mhc.ie/careers