Human Resources Specialist

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join a fast-paced corporate environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role blends HR operations, payroll support and executive assistant duties for a senior Finance leader.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will handle HR processes, payroll tasks and calendar management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a high-demand setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience across HR.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and Irish statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience using Workday is essential.
• Excellent data handling and Excel skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage queries and requests through the HR inbox and support end-to-end HR processes.
• Support payroll processing and benefit administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding, contracts, background checks and references.
• Maintain employee records and assist HR projects under the HR Business Partner.
• Provide diary and administrative support to a senior Finance leader and coordinate meetings across time zones.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll processing

Diary management

Data handling

Communication

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Specialist to join a fast-paced corporate environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied role combining HR operations, payroll support and Executive Assistant responsibilities.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR function, with additional responsibility for providing diary and administrative support to a senior Finance leader.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Manage queries and requests through the HR inbox.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, background checks, references and pre-employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records on Workday.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Business Partner and assist with HR projects.
• Support the administration of employee leave and HR processes.

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Provide payroll cover when required, supporting the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Assist with salary, bonus and salary sacrifice processing.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and review payroll outputs.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee data.
• Support the administration of pensions, healthcare, life assurance, income protection and other employee benefits.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Proactively manage a senior Finance Director's complex and dynamic diary.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Anticipate diary conflicts and manage changes efficiently.
• Ensure appropriate preparation time is built into the schedule.
• Provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience across HR.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and Irish statutory requirements.
• Previous experience within a regulated environment, ideally insurance or financial services.
• Hands-on experience using Workday is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent data handling and Excel skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proven experience managing a complex diary in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus.
• Employer pension contribution from day one, aligned with the applicable auto-enrolment scheme.
• 23 days' annual leave.
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days working from home and a minimum of 3 days in the office

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional with strong operational and payroll experience who enjoys a varied role and is comfortable providing senior-level administrative support.