Junior Human Resources Administrator

Rent a Recruiter; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rent a Recruiter in Ireland is seeking a Junior HR Administrator to join its HR team. You will gain broad exposure to the employee lifecycle across Ireland, the UK and Europe while supporting a high-quality HR service across recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and HR systems.

The role offers hands‑on involvement in employee relations, learning and development, contract administration and HR documentation, with opportunities for professional development in a growing HR function within

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or qualification in Human Resources or related field is advantageous.
• Ideally 1+ years' administrative experience, preferably in HR or office admin.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Professional, confidential and employee‑focused approach.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to develop a career in HR.
• Flexible and adaptable with ability to work independently or in a team.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Positive attitude with focus on employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for new employees across Europe.
• Maintain accurate employee records, update HR systems and prepare HR documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities, including offers, probation reviews, performance reviews, promotions, salary changes, contracts, HR letters and employee departures.
• Support learning and development activities and initiatives.
• Maintain and update job specifications.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and company events.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR team.
• Handle confidential employee information appropriately and in line with company policies and data protection requirements.
• Carry out other HR administrative duties as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Degree or diploma in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation for a Junior HR Administrator to join its HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Human Resources while gaining broad exposure to the employee lifecycle across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate will support the HR team in delivering a high-quality HR service, with hands‑on involvement across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR systems, payroll administration, learning and development, and general HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for new employees across Europe.
• Maintain accurate employee records, update HR systems and prepare HR documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities, including offers, probation reviews, performance reviews, promotions, salary changes, contracts, HR letters and employee departures.
• Support learning and development activities and initiatives.
• Maintain and update job specifications.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and company events.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR team.
• Handle confidential employee information appropriately and in line with company policies and data protection requirements.
• Carry out other HR administrative duties as required.

Candidate Profile

• Degree, diploma or qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Ideally, 1+ years' administrative experience, preferably within HR or an office administration environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Professional, confidential and employee‑focused approach.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to develop a career in Human Resources.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Positive attitude with a strong focus on employee experience.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Support for professional development and continued learning.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing HR function.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Valuable hands‑on experience across the full employee lifecycle.

If you are an enthusiastic and organised individual looking to build your career in HR, we would be delighted to hear from you.