Junior HR Administrator

Job Specification
Job Title: Junior HR Administrator
Location: Clondalkin Dublin	Revision: 0
Issued by: Rachel Lynch & Shona Hayes	Date: 11/08/2026

We are seeking a motivated Junior HR Administrator to join our HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a career in Human Resources while gaining exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

The successful candidate will support the HR team in delivering a high-quality HR service. This role offers hands-on involvement in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR systems, payroll administration, training and development, and general HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for new employees across Europe.
• Maintain employee records, update HR systems, and prepare HR documents and letters.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities, including formal offers, probation reviews, performance reviews, promotions, salary changes, contracts, HR letters, employee departures etc.
• Support learning and development activities.
• Maintain Job specifications
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and available employee support programmes.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and company events.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
• Handle employee information confidentially and in line with company policies.
• Carry out other HR administrative duties as required.

Candidate Profile

• Degree, diploma, or qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or currently working towards a CIPD qualification is an advantage not essential.
• Preferred 1+ years of administrative experience, ideally in an HR or office administration environment but candidates without experience will be considered
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Professional, confidential, and customer-focused approach.
• Enthusiastic and eager to develop a career in Human Resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Positive attitude with a strong focus on employee experience.