Talent & Engagement Admin

Life Style Sports; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in Dublin is looking for a Talent & Engagement Admin to support HR functions such as recruitment, employee engagement, and compliance. The role requires a third level qualification in HR or a related field, alongside strong communication and organisational skills. This is a permanent position based at the Brand Centre. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Recruitment or HR admin desirable.
• High standard of computing skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent & Engagement team in various HR functions.
• Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings and interview scheduling.
• Assist in engagement initiatives and events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Third level qualification in HR or Business

CIPD qualified or working towards

Job description

Talent & Engagement Admin

Who We Are:

At Life Style Sports, we’re redefining what it means to be a sports retailer!

Proudly Irish-owned and Ireland’s leading sports destination, we empower the Stylised Athlete through bold innovation and unforgettable experiences. From our Brand Centre in Dublin to our carbon-neutral warehouse, everything we do is built to make an impact.

With 39 stores, a thriving eCommerce presence, and a passionate team of over 650, we deliver the best from the world’s top sports brands every day.

But we’re more than just products — we’re about people.

Guided by our Brand values of Social, Inspirational, and Fearless, we create strong connections with our customers and foster a vibrant, inclusive culture for our team.

We’re proud to have been recognised as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent’s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024. We’re breaking barriers and setting new standards for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our positive Gender Pay Gap report showcases the strength of our diverse and talented team, and we’re especially proud of the outstanding contributions of the incredible women across our stores and Brand Centre.

Ready to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and shape the future of sports retail? Join our EPIC team today and let’s change the game together!

Role Summary:

The Talent & Engagement team leads the performance, development, and progression of over 650 people and play a key influential role in the overall success of the Brand. The T&E Team is looking to recruit a T&E Admin on a permanent contract, with a requirement to attend our Brand Centre office a minimum of 4 days a week.

As a T&E Admin you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the Talent & Engagement department, supporting our employees in various ways for the full employee lifecycle, continuously seeking opportunities to increase efficiency, and improve the employee experience. You will be a key asset in ensuring that the T&E team deliver exceptional results through provision of best-in-class talent, to facilitate the execution of our business strategy in line with our core brand values.

Role Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Hiring

• Job posting, CV screening, Interview coordination
• Interview feedback, reference checking, offers and contract generation
• Maintenance of new starter trackers and HR files compliance

Engagement

• Coordinate engagement events and initiatives
• Suggest ideas for Brand Engagement
• Track engagement calendar of events & highlight key activities coming up
• Maintain engagement tracker & calendar for incentives throughout the year
• Help to manage the logistics of gifts from our Fulfilment Centre/supplier to store or team homes
• Raise PO’s in accordance with invoices
• Prompt reviews on external platforms such as: Indeed and Glassdoor
• Organise Card, Flowers & Baby shoes for new parents
• Owning of our Internal Instagram account

Learning & Development

• Schedule online modules or events for relevant levels on behalf of the Trainer
• Pull reports to track L&D platform performance and module feedback.
• Track team compliance & update leader boards as required
• Remove/add or update team records
• Keeping up to date with product launching and updating the L&D Platform to drive product knowledge within the Store Teams
• Coordinate with relevant teams on any I.T. requirements for new starters
• Prepare & send out new starter packs
• Update the Onboarding Tracker and make sure process is as smooth as possible
• Support the scheduling of onboarding meetings
• Managing offboarding processes for departing employees
• Maintain offboarding leaver tracking
• Pull exit surveys & reformat template to share with the Exit Interview host

Employee Relations

• Coordination of investigation/disciplinary meetings, note taking, preparation of documentation
• Coordinating performance review meetings and documentation
• Track and monitor probations including admin, e.g. successful probation letters
• Update and maintaining the Brand’s Org Chart
• Maintaining Brand Centre and Store Annual Leave system
• Assisting employees with benefits enrolment and questions
• Complete Mortgage, Maternity/Paternity & Social Welfare forms
• Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with HR best practice
• Assisting with payroll tracking, processing and deadlines
• Maintain payroll records and documentation
• Exit interviews coordination

Key Requirements:

• Third level qualification in HR or a Business-related discipline
• CIPD qualified or working towards same
• Previous experience in Recruitment or HR admin desirable
• High standard of computing skills including Microsoft Office

About you:

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Displays a commitment to results using planning and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise and work to tight deadlines.