Human Resources Officer

ABP Ireland; Wexford; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Ireland in Wexford is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Administrator to support daily HR operations, maintain confidential staff records, and liaise with production managers.

You will organise meetings, handle contracts, onboarding, and HR reporting, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while contributing to a proactive HR team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• A degree or professional qualification in Human Resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and take minutes.
• Manage administrative HR tasks including contracts and letters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Assist with employee relations, performance management and disciplinary matters.
• Support onboarding, induction and probation processes.
• Prepare HR reports and other administrative documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Education

HR degree or qualification

Job description

Founded in Ireland in 1954, ABP Food Group is a global food producer supplying high quality beef and lamb for the retail, foodservice and manufacturing sectors. We work alongside a network of over 45,000 farmers, across Ireland, Poland & the UK and help contribute an estimated €1.3bn each year into the rural economies in which we operate. As our business has evolved, we have widened our focus beyond food production. Sustainability is at the core of everything that we do and as such our meat processing is supported by three complementary divisions: renewables, proteins and pet foods. This unique circular economy allows us to minimise waste by utilising our by-products across our other divisions. This reinforces our vision to secure a more sustainable future for everyone. At ABP, we are committed to people who are aligned to our core values and passionate about our industry. With over 4000 employees across Ireland and Poland, our people are integral to how we do business. Its imperative that we are as dedicated to our team as they are to us. No matter what stage of their career we empower our people to take ownership in their roles. We are committed to developing and upskilling our people across all areas of our business, leading the change and bringing the next generation of leaders join us at the forefront.

Human Resources Administrator We are looking for Human Resources Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. You will receive in house training working closely with the Human Resources Manager. This post requires you to be very hands‑on, have good attention to detail and be able to demonstrate a professional and pro‑active approach to work. You will be required to deal with employees and Production managers on a daily basis. You will be a self‑starter who has a desire to understand and add value within the HR Team.

Responsibilities and Duties

Organise meetings and taking minutes of meetings Manage administrative HR tasks including contracts, employee letters, etc. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records Working with a companys various departments to assist management in understanding and implementing procedures and policies. Assist with employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters. Ongoing maintenance of the HR database Being the first point of contact for all human resources related queries Support employee onboarding, induction, and probation processes. Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and best practices. Prepare HR reports and other administrative documentation as required. Supporting the wider HR team with other HR projects, as required Ad hoc duties as they may arise

Requirements

Previous experience in HR Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and administrative abilities Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion A degree or professional qualification in Human Resources is desirable Skills: Human Resources Officer Negotiable Permanent TPBN1_IJ