HR systems coordinator

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an HR Systems Coordinator in Ireland to bridge HR administration and systems. The role focuses on back-end system testing, implementation, data integrity, and user enablement across the HR function.

You will act as the system superuser, contribute to rollout activities, and develop training materials to empower managers and HR staff in using the new HR platform effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven HR and systems background with hands-on HRIS experience.
• Strong aptitude for back-end HR system functionality and testing.
• Experience with HR system rollouts, UAT, or data migration is advantageous.
• Ability to translate technical processes for non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, data migration, and back-end testing of the new HR system prior to launch.
• Act as internal Superuser for the HR system, managing configurations and access permissions.
• Run key HR reports, analyze trends, and ensure data accuracy across workflows.
• Create SOPs, user guides, and training materials; train HR team and managers on core functionalities.
• Assist with phased system rollouts (e.g., ATS integration) across implementation roadmap stages.

Skills

HR Systems

Technical aptitude

UAT & data migration

Training & communication

System administration

Data integrity

Job description

HR Systems Coordinator

Job Title: HR Systems Coordinator

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin (Hybrid: 1-2 days on-site per week with flexibility)

Salary: €35,000 - €40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Reporting To: HR Manager

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly expanding national organization operating across 30+ locations, with ongoing growth through strategic acquisitions. It is a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic HR team operating with a flat structure and a hands-on, hard-working ethos.

As part of their growth strategy, they are upgrading their HR technology landscape to support the expanding workforce. We are seeking a dedicated, systems-passionate HR Systems Coordinator to act as the primary back-end superuser, supporting our system implementation and ongoing administration.

The Role

Positioned between HR Administration and Systems Analysis, this role is ideal for an HR professional with a strong technical aptitude for back-end HR systems. You will play a key role in testing, rolling out, and optimizing the new HR system, ensuring data integrity, building user capabilities, and driving system adoption across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Implementation & Testing: Support the configuration, data migration, and back-end testing of the new HR system prior to launch; test features thoroughly to identify bugs or process gaps before full rollout.

• Superuser & Administration: Serve as the internal subject matter expert (Superuser) for the HR system, managing system configurations, access permissions, and ongoing maintenance.

• Reporting & Data Integrity: Run key HR reports, analyze trends, ensure high standards of data accuracy, and understand the functional rationale behind system inputs and workflows.

• Training & SOP Development: Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, and training manuals. Train internal HR team members and managers on key functionalities (e.g., absence management, sick leave tracking).

• Module Rollouts: Assist with phased system rollouts (such as ATS integration) across different stages of the implementation roadmap.

Key Requirements & Experience

• HR & Systems Background: Proven background working within an HR team, combined with hands-on experience using HR Systems / HRIS.

• Technical Aptitude: Demonstrable curiosity and aptitude for back-end system functionality - someone who enjoys digging into workflows, testing boundaries, and maximizing system features.

• Implementation Experience: Experience participating in HR system rollouts, user acceptance testing (UAT), or data migration is highly advantageous.

• Communication & Training: Ability to translate technical system processes into plain language for non-technical users and deliver clear, structured training to managers.

• Work Ethic & Culture Fit: Hard-working, resilient, and collaborative mindset suited to a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Full working rights in Ireland with prior experience working in Ireland within a systems focused HR administrator position.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Salary: €35,000 - €40,000 per annum (with annual salary reviews).

• Hybrid Working: 2 days on-site in Blanchardstown during initial onboarding/implementation, with flexibility to drop to 1 day on-site once settled.