Role Title: HR Officer
Salary: €40,000 – €50,000
Contract: One-year fixed term
Reports To: Recruitment & Staff Support Manager
Purpose of the Role
The HR Officer will play a key role in supporting the Recruitment & Staff Support Manager to deliver efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR services. This role encompasses recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR systems administration, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support across all HR functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Act as deputy to the Recruitment & Staff Support Manager during periods of absence
Support employee training, learning, and development in collaboration with the Training & Education Coordinator
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and best practice
Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant personnel records and electronic employee files
Prepare monthly HR reports, tracking progress and key metrics
Manage employee queries and concerns, ensuring timely resolution or escalation where appropriate
Contribute to the delivery of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Support the administration and optimisation of HR systems, including troubleshooting and updates
Liaise with external HR consultants and advisors as required
Ensure efficient administrative processes across all areas of responsibility
Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and offer management
Draft employment contracts, job descriptions, and recruitment materials
Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes to ensure a seamless employee experience
Assist in offboarding processes, ensuring compliance and professionalism throughout
Promote best practice in candidate evaluation and selection
Training, Learning & Development
Assist in coordinating mandatory and developmental training programmes
Work closely with the Training & Education Coordinator to support organisational learning initiatives
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies and training schedules
Promote a safe, healthy, and positive working environment
Manage workload effectively with a strong attention to detail
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
Experience with HRIS systems (HR Locker desirable)
Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Proficient in IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM/HRIS)
Effective problem-solving and sound judgement
High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
Team-oriented with a proactive and adaptable approach
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential Criteria
HR qualification (minimum Level 6), CIPD affiliation, or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of employment legislation
Excellent IT proficiency across relevant systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
Proven understanding of HR best practice
Excellent administrative skills with strong attention to detail
High standard of written and verbal communication
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Emma Wilde or email your cv to emma.wilde@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles.
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