Human Resources Executive

Mason Alexander; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Alexander is seeking an HR Officer to join an international team in Dublin. The role covers HR operations, employee relations, recruitment and broader people initiatives, reporting to the Head of HR.

You will be the first contact for staff and managers while delivering day-to-day HR activities with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in HR operations or generalist roles, a degree in HR, strong communication and a proactive service mindset to support

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in HR operations, officer or generalist roles.
• Experience with HR administration, recruitment and performance processes.
• Knowledge of Irish employment law and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across payroll, benefits, systems and records.
• Maintain accurate people data and coordinate with finance on HR admin.
• Coordinate surveys, salary reviews, performance reviews and policy updates.
• Respond to queries from employees and managers promptly.
• Support onboarding, probationary periods and interviews.
• Assist in recruitment activities and employee relations tasks.
• Contribute to wider HR projects and policy compliance.

Skills

HR operations

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive/Service oriented

Recruitment

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor/Master in HR

Tools

HR systems

Payroll systems

Job description

We are partnering with a growing international organisation to appoint an HR Officer to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to join a collaborative environment and gain broad exposure across HR operations, employee relations, recruitment and wider people initiatives.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will act as the first point of contact for employees and managers while helping to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of day-to-day HR activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage HR administration across payroll, benefits, work permits, HR systems, reporting and employee records.
• Maintain accurate people data and partner closely with the finance team on people-related administration.
• Coordinate recurring HR initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, salary reviews, performance reviews, recognition programmes and policy updates.
• Respond to employee and manager queries in a helpful, timely and accurate manner.
• Support employees throughout their probationary periods and advise managers on the process.
• Coordinate interviews and assist with recruitment activities.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Support the Head of HR with wider projects and organisational initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant employment legislation and internal policies.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture.

The ideal candidate

• 1–3 years’ experience in an HR operations, HR officer or generalist position.
• Practical exposure to areas such as HR administration, recruitment, employee engagement and performance management.
• An understanding of employee relations matters and Irish employment legislation.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential employee information.
• A proactive, service-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build a broad career in HR.

This role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, take ownership of core HR processes and contribute to a range of people-focused projects within an international business.