HR Officer: People & Compliance Support

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Job summary

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP invites a dedicated HR Officer to support the HR Manager and Director of Human Resources in delivering excellent services. You will handle administrative duties, maintain accurate employee records, and contribute to a positive, people-centric workplace in Dublin.

The role emphasises managing the HR mailbox, coordinating CPD and audits, and delivering wellbeing and TY programme initiatives.

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

HR Admin

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

SharePoint

Docusign

Job description

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP invites a dedicated HR Officer to support the HR Manager and Director of Human Resources in delivering excellent services. You will handle administrative duties, maintain accurate employee records, and contribute to a positive, people-centric workplace in Dublin.

The role emphasises managing the HR mailbox, coordinating CPD and audits, and delivering wellbeing and TY programme initiatives.