Human Resources Coordinator

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Athy; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group in Athy, Co. Kildare is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide professional HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations and training, working closely with the HR team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This permanent, full-time role offers exposure to payroll, HR systems, confidential records, and policy implementation, with opportunities to develop your

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in HR administration or HR coordination.
• Qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration desirable.
• CIPD qualification or study underway encouraged.
• Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding, including job ads, screening, interviews, references, contracts, and new starter documentation.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR systems, trackers and databases.
• Support payroll by preparing starter, leaver, absence and employee change information.
• Act as first point of contact for routine HR queries and escalate complex matters.
• Coordinate training and development activities and maintain records.
• Provide admin support across employee relations, performance, absence management, investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Assist with HR policy implementation and communications.
• Coordinate employee offboarding, exit interviews, and system updates.
• Prepare HR reports, letters, forms and communications.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support HR projects and wider initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

HR/Business Administration degree

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an HR Coordinator to join a leading international food and beverage manufacturing organisation based in Athy, Co. Kildare. This role will provide professional and confidential HR support across the full employee lifecycle, working closely with the wider HR team. The position would suit an organised, proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a positive employee experience.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including job advertisements, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, contracts, and new starter documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR systems, personnel files, trackers, and databases.
• Support payroll administration by preparing and checking starter, leaver, absence, and employee change information.
• Act as a first point of contact for routine employee HR queries, providing professional support and escalating more complex matters where required.
• Coordinate training and development activities, including scheduling, communications, attendance records, and training trackers.
• Provide administrative support across employee relations, performance management, absence management, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures, and company initiatives.
• Coordinate employee offboarding, including leaver documentation, exit interviews, system updates, and stakeholder communication.
• Prepare HR reports, letters, forms, trackers, and employee communications as required.
• Handle sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Support employee communications and wider HR projects and initiatives as required.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in HR administration, HR coordination, or a similar people-support role preferred.
• Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline desirable.
• CIPD qualification or currently working towards CIPD is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage with employees, managers, candidates, and external providers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience using HR systems, applicant tracking systems, or employee databases is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and the importance of protecting sensitive employee information.
• Proactive, approachable, and service-focused with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider HR team.

Benefits and Package:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Based in Athy, Co. Kildare.
• Opportunity to join an established international food and beverage manufacturing organisation.
• Broad exposure to recruitment, employee relations, training, payroll, compliance, and general HR.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your HR career and gain valuable experience across the full employee lifecycle.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.