Human Resources Administrator

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Employee benefits

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment are seeking an HR Administrator to join a supportive, collaborative HR team in North Dublin. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to develop your HR career while contributing to a people-focused business.

As HR Administrator you will support across recruitment, onboarding and HR system management, maintain records and assist with reporting and compliance. The role suits a proactive, well-organised individual with strong IT skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ HR administration experience.
• CIPD qualification or working towards is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with HRIS or time & attendance systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date.
• Provide administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Manage HR systems, including time and attendance, and ensure data accuracy.
• Support employee benefits administration.
• Prepare HR reports and assist with data collation for management.
• Monitor compliance requirements such as visa tracking.
• Handle HR queries with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Participate in HR projects and ad hoc initiatives as required.

Skills

HR administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

HRIS / Time & attendance systems

Job description

HR Administrator – North Dublin - Onsite

We are seeking a HR Administrator to join a supportive and collaborative HR team within a well-established and growing organisation. This hybrid role, based in North Dublin, offers an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career while contributing to a people-focused business.

The Role

As a HR Administrator, you will support the HR function across a range of activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and contributing to key projects. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is eager to take on responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure all HR documentation is up to date.
• Provide administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Manage HR systems, including time and attendance, and ensure employee data is accurate.
• Support employee benefits administration.
• Prepare HR reports and assist with data collation for management.
• Monitor compliance requirements such as visa tracking.
• Handle HR queries with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Play an active role in HR projects and ad hoc initiatives as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, highly organised, and enjoys working with people. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Requirements:

• 1–2 years’ HR administration experience.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) an advantage.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with HRIS or time & attendance systems beneficial.

Personal Qualities:

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A positive, solution-focused attitude with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach.
• Adaptable, with a willingness to embrace change and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive, professional HR team.
• A culture that values development and career progression.
• Dynamic and growing organisation with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Generous staff discounts and employee benefits.