HR Operations Specialist

Role Overview

• The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for delivering efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensuring an effective service level in terms of the core elements of the employee lifecycle and support associated record keeping and data accuracy requirements. (onboarding, employee changes, offboarding)
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Prepare contracts and employment documentation in line with Irish employment law.
• Support payroll processes, including data preparation and coordination with the HR & Payroll Specialist.
• Assist HR Manager & Sr Manager in handling employee relations or business support/projects as required.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the business, corporate and also with external vendors/ benefit providers etc.
• Taking a collaborative role in developing and implementing updates in policies & procedures.
• Assisting the HR Manager with the smooth running of annual and ad hoc processes such as performance reviews, bonus, merit increases etc.
• Partner closely with the payroll function to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of HR and payroll data within SAP systems.
• Act as first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing timely and accurate guidance to employees and managers.
• Maintain and optimise HRIS systems (SAP) and reporting tools (i.e. Power BI).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a HR Operations or HR Generalist role.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross functional teams (i.e. Payroll, IT).
• Knowledge of local labor law.
• Knowledge in HR administrative processes, including payroll.
• Strong Excel skills, with ability to manage, analyze, and report on HR data effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Group pension scheme
• Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
• Private Medical Insurance for the employee
• Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
• Succession planning and internal promotions
• Education allowance
• Wellness activities
• Social activities eg. Padel, Summer Events