Job Summary
  • Ireland
  • Temporary
  • 12th October 2026
  • —
  • Ref ID: MG51851

Job Description

HR Professionals – Temporary & Contract Opportunities

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next opportunity? Perhaps you’re between roles, coming to the end of a contract or simply enjoy the flexibility and variety that temporary work can offer.

Osborne Recruitment are keen to connect with HR professionals at all levels for upcoming temporary and fixed-term contract opportunities, ranging from 12-week assignments through to 12-month contracts.

Whether your background is in HR administration, employee relations, generalist HR or strategic business partnering, we would love to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For

We are interested in speaking with candidates across a range of HR positions, including:

  • HR Administrators

  • HR Assistants

  • HR Officers

  • HR Advisors

  • HR Generalists

  • HR Business Partners

Duration: Short and Long-Term Assignments (12 Weeks to 12 Months)

Location: Dublin, Meath & Kildare

Working Arrangement: On-site and Hybrid Opportunities

Salary + Benefits: Competitive Hourly Rates / Salaries Depending on Experience and Assignment

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your experience and the assignment, responsibilities may include:

  • Providing day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and management.

  • Managing HR administration, employee records, contracts and HR systems.

  • Coordinating recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and employee lifecycle activities.

  • Supporting employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary procedures, absence management and performance-related issues.

  • Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and Irish employment legislation.

  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, management and key stakeholders.

  • Supporting performance management, employee engagement and training initiatives.

  • Assisting with HR reporting, policy updates and continuous improvement projects.

  • Partnering with senior management on organisational change, workforce planning and wider HR strategies, where applicable.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from HR professionals who bring a positive attitude, strong people skills and a willingness to make an impact, whether in a short-term assignment or a longer contract.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Previous HR experience, ranging from administration and generalist support through to senior advisory or HR business partnering roles.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

  • A professional, proactive and adaptable approach to work.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

  • Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.

  • Good working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office.

  • Knowledge of Irish employment legislation, particularly for advisory and senior HR positions.

  • A relevant HR qualification or CIPD accreditation would be advantageous, depending on the assignment.

  • Immediate or upcoming availability for temporary or contract opportunities.

Why Consider Temporary or Contract Work with Osborne?

Temporary and contract work can provide excellent opportunities to broaden your experience, develop new skills and explore different working environments.

Some of the benefits of working with Osborne include:

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Weekly payroll for temporary assignments.

  • Flexibility to explore opportunities that suit your availability and experience.

  • Exposure to different industries, organisations and working environments.

  • Access to training and professional development resources.

  • Dedicated support and guidance from your Osborne Recruitment consultant.

  • Opportunities to keep your CV and professional skills up to date.

  • Short and long-term assignments, with the potential for some positions to lead to permanent employment.

Interested? We’d Love to Hear From You!

Whether you’re available immediately or considering your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.
To register your interest in upcoming HR temporary and contract opportunities, please send your CV to Michael.gaynor@osborne.ie, along with your availability, preferred location and the type of HR role you’re interested in.

If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or 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.


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    Job Summary
    • Ireland
    • Temporary
    • 12th October 2026
    • —
    • Ref ID: MG51851