Human Resources Administrator

STS Group Limited; Waterford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Group Limited in Waterford is seeking an experienced Human Resources Administrator to support our HR team across recruitment, onboarding, employment relations and learning and development. Based at our Waterford Head Office, this full-time role focuses on delivering accurate HR processes and a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with HR Business Partners and the recruitment team, handling onboarding tasks, offer letters and contracts, payroll liaison, HRIS maintenance and

Qualifications

• 3+ years' administration experience, ideally in HR or recruitment.
• Relevant training or qualifications in Human Resources.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR software/ATS.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Ability to collaborate with team and interact professionally with candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding: new starter calls, reference checks, pre-employment documentation.
• Prepare and distribute offers and employment contracts.
• Liaise with Accounts regarding payroll setup.
• Manage HR communications and policy updates.
• Maintain and update the HR information system (HRIS).
• Draft and distribute internal HR communications and job descriptions.
• Provide admin support to HR and recruitment/L&D teams.
• Review and upload training records.
• Cover Reception when required.
• Assist HR projects and recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Administration experience

HR knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

ATS familiarity

Data accuracy

Education

HR qualification or degree

Training in Human Resources

Tools

HR management software

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Human Resources Administrator - Waterford

We are a well-established construction company, focused on electrical engineering projects across Ireland and in several locations in Mainland Europe. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Administrator to join our team, supporting our busy HR Team and focused on Recruitment and Onboarding, Employment Relations, Learning and Development and all the curveballs that come up everyday in between!

The Opportunity

As our new HR Administrator, you'll work closely with our HR Business Partners, our Recruitment Team and the Learning & Development function. This role will suit an experienced HR professional with a broad range of experience across general HR, recruitment and training. We are looking for someone with high accuracy and close attention to detail, and a real passion for the employee experience. This role will be based full-time from our Waterford Head Office.

Some Typical Duties of this Role

• Support the onboarding process - including new starter calls, conducting background/reference checks, completion and receipt of necessary pre-employment documentation.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters, employment contracts, and other onboarding documents for new employees.
• Liaise with Accounts regarding new hire set up on the weekly/monthly payroll.
• Manage HR correspondence by handling communications related to policy updates, employee inquiries, and scheduling notifications.
• Maintain and update the HR information system, ensuring all employee records are accurate, current, and compliant with company standards.
• Assist in drafting and distributing internal HR communications, such as policy updates, announcements, and job descriptions via the company intranet.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team, including document preparation, meeting scheduling, and handling HR-related inquiries.
• Assist recruitment/learning & development teams with administration support.
• Review and uploading of training records onto the training system.
• Covering for Reception when required
• Support the various team projects such as HR optimisation initiatives and recruitment campaigns

Who We're Looking For...

• 3+ Years' administration experience, ideally in HR or a recruitment environment
• Relevant training and qualifications in Human Resources field or similar.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HR Management Software and/or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• High level of accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and interact professionally with candidates and stakeholders.

Great if You Also Had...

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (level 8) or similar field of study.
• Prior experience in a construction or engineering company
• CIPD qualified or working towards the same

Why Join The STS Group?

• A dynamic, growing company in the construction industry.
• A supportive team where your skills will be valued and developed.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Here at STS Group, we are proud to be well known as an equal opportunities employer. We place great importance on building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of us.