Human Resource Graduate

roadstone; Dublin; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diploma in Leadership

Mentorship program

Health & Safety cert

Pension scheme

Share participation

Paid holidays

Training & development

Mentoring support

Free parking

Company phone

Laptop

Employee assistance

Product discount

Bike-to-Work

Parental leave

Job summary

Roadstone is launching its two-year Human Resource Graduate Programme commencing September 2027. The role involves recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, wellbeing initiatives, and HR administration.

You will work closely with the HR team across Roadstone locations, gaining exposure to remuneration processes and industrial relations in a market‑leading Irish company. Graduates will receive mentorship from senior leaders, participate in a Professional Diploma in Leadership and Competence

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in HR, business or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and selection for graduate roles and apprenticeships.
• Manage onboarding and induction processes.
• Support employee relations and policy administration.
• Contribute to wellbeing and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Wellbeing initiatives

HR administration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR or Business (CIPD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resource Graduate

Roadstone Graduate Programme 2027

Role: Human Resources Graduate

Reporting to: Human Resources Operations Manager

Commencement: September 2027

Roadstone is the leading manufacturer and supplier of building materials in Ireland. We are dedicated to providing unrivalled product quality, reliability, innovation, choice, sustainability and customer satisfaction.

We are committed to developing Ireland’s early careers sector and offer graduates the opportunity to develop their expertise in a dynamic environment of mentorship, real world challenges and growth opportunities.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resource Graduate to join our team. This programme offers valuable hands‑on experience in recruitment, inclusion, diversity and wellbeing promotion, involved in pay and remuneration as well as experience in employee and industrial relations. Successful candidates will be closely working with the Human Resources team and key people around our Roadstone Locations and will gain a rich understanding of human resources in a progressive and ambitious market leading company.

Graduates will take part in our two-year graduate development programme, which will guide you through a semi‑structured programme across various areas in our business in order to develop technical, interpersonal, commercial and management skills. Roadstone’s 2027 Graduate Programme will commence the beginning of September 2027.

About the role

What we offer:

• Ownership and responsibility from Day One.
• Engagement in a Professional Diploma in Leadership and Competence with the Ibec Academy, accredited by TU Dublin.
• One-on-one Mentorship Programme with senior leaders.
• Opportunity to develop technical and operational skills.
• Health & Safety Certificate with the Ibec Academy, accredited by TU Dublin.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme with Employer contribution
• Share Participation Scheme (Revenue Approved)
• Paid Holidays (22 days)
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Mentoring support & performance management
• Free Parking
• Company phone & laptop
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Product discount
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave

Key areas of responsibility

Recruitment

• Coordination of the recruitment and selection process for open roles across the business, including the drafting of job specifications, participating in the interview process and providing feedback to candidates.
• Recruitment of the Graduate Programme including attending University Career fairs.
• Recruitment of the Apprenticeship Programme.

Administration

• Effective management of onboarding and inducting new employees
• Effective management of administration relating to probation periods, performance management, mentoring programmes and other training and development programmes.
• Maintenance of HR database and admin on systems along with employee files.
• Implementation and maintenance of employee policies and procedures.

Industrial Relations

• Keeping up to date with Employee Relations laws and regulations
• Scheduling meetings and note‑taking at such meetings when required.

Project work

• Organising and implementing wellbeing and inclusion and diversity initiatives across the business
• Organising and participating in initiatives aligned with our corporate social responsibility commitments.
• Other project work as required.

Candidates should possess:

• Full clean Irish driving licence
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, business or relevant discipline (CIPD).
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised, results driven and self‑motivated.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Solution orientated mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• An ability to operate to strict timelines/deadlines in order to produce results.
• Relevant HR/People experience is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated, self-directed individual with a desire for personal, Company and Group achievement.

Applications in writing or by email, including CV and subject heading “HR Graduate Vacancy”, to [e-mail], HR Operations Manager, Roadstone Limited, Fortunestown, Tallaght, Dublin 24

About the company

Roadstone is a founding company of the CRH Group a leading diversified international building materials group headquartered in Ireland.

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