Human Resources Specialist

Guardian Professional; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Professional Recruitment is supporting an international FinTech client in Dublin with an experienced HR Specialist to join its team. The role is hands-on and will manage day-to-day HR operations while guiding employees and managers.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of HR experience, strong generalist knowledge, and the confidence to operate in an international environment. The position is fully onsite in Dublin City Centre, with responsibilities spanning onboarding, employee

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar role.
• Based in Dublin or within a practical daily commuting distance.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR practices.
• Practical employee relations experience including disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes and offboarding.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to employees and managers.
• Manage employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinary, grievance and absence processes.
• Support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and HR documentation; ensure policies are consistently applied.
• Support payroll, benefits, leave and attendance processes.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied across the business.
• Work closely with management and other internal stakeholders across the business.
• Support compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Onboarding

Payroll

Irish Employment Law

Communication

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

MS Office

Job description

Dublin City Centre | Fully Onsite – 5 Days per Week

Guardian Professional Recruitment is supporting an international FinTech and digital payments client in the appointment of an experienced HR Specialist to join its Dublin operation.

This is a hands-on HR position suited to an experienced professional who can independently manage day-to-day HR operations while providing practical support and guidance to employees and managers.

The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant HR experience, strong generalist knowledge and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes and offboarding
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to employees and managers
• Manage employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinary, grievance and absence processes
• Support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding activities
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and HR documentation
• Support payroll, benefits, leave and attendance processes
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and GDPR standards
• Provide HR reporting and maintain accurate HR data
• Support the development and improvement of HR policies, processes and systems
• Work closely with management and other internal stakeholders across the business
• Support compliance with Irish employment legislation and HR best practice

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in a Human Resources Generalist, HR Specialist or similar broad HR position
• Currently based in Dublin or within a practical daily commuting distance
• Strong hands-on experience across HR operations and the employee lifecycle
• Good knowledge of Irish employment law and HR practices
• Practical employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of HR matters
• Experience within FinTech, financial services, payments, technology or another regulated/international environment would be advantageous
• Full professional fluency in English
• Must have the existing unrestricted right to work in Ireland without employer sponsorship

Working Arrangement

This is a fully onsite position, 5 days per week, based in Dublin City Centre.

Please note that hybrid or remote working is not available for this position.