Human Resources Administrator

Specialist Technical Services (STS Group); Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Development opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Specialist Technical Services (STS Group) in Waterford is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Administrator to support the HR team across recruitment, onboarding, employment relations, and learning & development. This full-time position is based at our Waterford Head Office.

The role covers onboarding, contract preparation, payroll liaison, HRIS maintenance, and supporting recruitment campaigns with an emphasis on accuracy and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' administration experience, ideally in HR or recruitment.
• Relevant training and qualifications in Human Resources field or similar.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HR Management Software and/or ATS.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding process including calls, background/reference checks and documentation.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters and contracts for new employees.
• Liaise with Accounts regarding new hire payroll setup.
• Manage HR correspondence and policy communications.

Skills

HR administration

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HR qualification (level 8)

Tools

HRIS

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 & 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.