Human Resources Coordinator

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Athy; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

On-site in Athy

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking an HR Coordinator for a leading international food and beverage manufacturer based in Athy, Co. Kildare.

The role supports the full employee lifecycle, partnering with the HR team to deliver a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year in HR administration/coordination, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HR admin or coordination roles.
• Bachelors in HR or related field preferred.
• CIPD or working towards CIPD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding, contracts and starter docs.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

HR/Business Administration qualification

CIPD qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

HRIS

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.