Temporary HR and Operations Administration

Matrix Recruitment Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group in Waterford is seeking a Temporary Recruitment and Operations Administrator to support recruitment logistics and HR operations. You’ll report to the Talent Acquisition Manager and ensure smooth onboarding for new starters.

From sourcing to onboarding, you will coordinate interview logistics, maintain candidate data, manage onboarding credentials, and act as the on-site contact for new hires, helping create a welcoming onboarding experience.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in an admin role (HR, Training, or site-based).
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and databases.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment process from initial sourcing to onboarding
• Coordinate interview logistics and facilitate post-interview follow-up
• Maintain accurate candidate and job data in recruitment systems
• Manage onboarding logistics, credentials, and initial site deployment for new hires
• Act as the primary contact for new starters on-site, resolving initial queries
• Organise recruitment events, career fairs, and liaise with education institutions
• Provide HR admin support and participate in team projects
• Administer and record training activities, ensuring compliance with requirements

Skills

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

What You Need to Know:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Recruitment and Operations Administrator based in Waterford. If you have a passion for seamless processes and making sure candidates have a great experience, this could be the perfect fit.

This role is a 2 month position that has the possibility for more opportunities following.

Your New Job:

As the Recruitment and Operations Administrator, you’ll report to the Talent Acquisition Manager and play a crucial role supporting recruitment and wider HR operations. You’ll be central to ensuring smooth hiring logistics, accurate admin, and a welcoming onboarding experience for all new starters. Collaboration is key as you’ll work closely with both Talent Acquisition and HR teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment process from initial sourcing to onboarding
• Coordinate interview logistics and facilitate post-interview follow-up
• Maintain accurate candidate and job data in recruitment systems
• Manage onboarding logistics, credentials, and initial site deployment for new hires
• Act as the primary contact for new starters on-site, resolving initial queries
• Organise recruitment events, career fairs, and liaise with education institutions
• Provide HR admin support and participate in team projects
• Administer and record training activities, ensuring compliance with requirements

What Are We Looking For?:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in an admin role (HR, Training, or site-based)
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and databases
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities