Human Resources Administrator

Ascension Executive Recruitment; Blackrock; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Exposure to HR activities

Job summary

Ascension Executive Recruitment is seeking an HR Admin professional to coordinate recruitment administration, onboarding and HR processes across the business. You will maintain trackers, prepare contracts, deliver inductions and coordinate wellbeing and engagement activities.

The role focuses on ensuring a smooth onboarding journey, timely probation reviews and collaboration with managers to foster a positive workplace culture while upholding GDPR requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources or currently pursuing a relevant qualification.
• CIPD qualification or actively working towards achieving it.
• Minimum of two years' experience in an HR Administration role.
• Experience within engineering, construction or a similar environment advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and databases.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees across the business.
• Prepare contracts, new starter documentation and onboarding packs.
• Deliver HR inductions and support employees during their onboarding journey.
• Work with managers to ensure a seamless and positive new hire experience.
• Monitor probation review dates and coordinate review meetings.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
• Organise CPD sessions, workshops and technical training initiatives.
• Liaise with training providers, facilitators and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs and certification documentation.
• Monitor employee participation and support ongoing development activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Monitor key HR deadlines, including probation reviews, training renewals and compliance requirements.
• Support HR reporting, audits and administration activities.
• Provide day-to-day support to the HR Manager across a range of HR initiatives.
• Ensure all employee information is managed confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination of wellness programmes, events and communications.
• Contribute to activities that enhance employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

HR management systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / HR management systems

Job description

• Coordinate recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and databases.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees across the business.
• Prepare contracts, new starter documentation and onboarding packs.
• Deliver HR inductions and support employees during their onboarding journey.
• Work with managers to ensure a seamless and positive new hire experience.
• Monitor probation review dates and coordinate review meetings.

Training & Development

• Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
• Organise CPD sessions, workshops and technical training initiatives.
• Liaise with training providers, facilitators and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs and certification documentation.
• Monitor employee participation and support ongoing development activities.

HR Administration & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Monitor key HR deadlines, including probation reviews, training renewals and compliance requirements.
• Support HR reporting, audits and administration activities.
• Provide day-to-day support to the HR Manager across a range of HR initiatives.
• Ensure all employee information is managed confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination of wellness programmes, events and communications.
• Contribute to activities that enhance employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Human Resources or be currently pursuing a relevant qualification.
• CIPD qualification or be actively working towards achieving it.
• A minimum of two years' experience in an HR Administration role.
• Previous experience within engineering, construction or a similar environment would be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
• A proactive, professional and self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.