HR Operations & Talent Specialist

Coillte; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coillte in Ireland seeks an HR Operations Administrator on a 12-month Specific Purpose contract, based in Newtownmountkennedy. You will support HR Operations services across talent acquisition, onboarding, changes, offboarding, reporting and systems support, helping ensure policy-aligned processes and excellent service to managers and staff.

You will liaise with payroll, manage absence and changes, contribute to HR projects, maintain HR records, and assist with communications and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in HR or related field with relevant coursework.
• Experience in HR Shared Services or Operations is desirable.
• Familiarity with HR policies, employment law and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR Operations activities to enhance service quality.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate absence management, payroll data updates, and staff changes.
• Assist in annual HR processes and HR system upgrades.
• Maintain and improve HR documentation and records.
• Liaise with Payroll on compensation data and notifications.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Education

Third-level qualification in Human Resource Management (NFQ Level 7)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/ATS

Job description

Coillte in Ireland seeks an HR Operations Administrator on a 12-month Specific Purpose contract, based in Newtownmountkennedy. You will support HR Operations services across talent acquisition, onboarding, changes, offboarding, reporting and systems support, helping ensure policy-aligned processes and excellent service to managers and staff.

You will liaise with payroll, manage absence and changes, contribute to HR projects, maintain HR records, and assist with communications and data integrity.