Junior HR Administrator

Competitive salary and benefits

Dublin 22

Full time, permanent

Brightwork are delighted to be supporting our key client in the recruitment of a Junior HR Administrator to join their growing HR team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative HR function, you will gain valuable exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, while developing your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced international environment.

The Role

As a Junior HR Administrator, you will provide essential support to the HR team in delivering a high-quality, people-focused HR service. This role offers hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, HR systems, payroll administration, and wider HR operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly while supporting employees and managers across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for new employees across Europe.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems.
• Prepare HR documentation, contracts, letters, and employment-related correspondence.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities including offers, probation reviews, performance reviews, promotions, salary changes, and employee departures.
• Support learning and development initiatives and training administration.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and job specifications.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Assist with employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
• Support employee engagement activities, company events, and internal communications.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the wider HR team.
• Handle confidential employee information in line with company policies and GDPR requirements.
• Carry out additional HR administrative duties as required.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual who is eager to develop a career in Human Resources and gain broad exposure within a modern HR function.

You will have:

• A degree, diploma, or qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline. Candidates currently working towards a CIPD qualification are also encouraged to apply.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within an HR or office environment, although candidates with transferable skills and a strong interest in HR will also be considered.
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional, confidential, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• A genuine passion for delivering an excellent employee experience.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of Human Resources across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Ongoing support for professional development and career growth.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing HR function.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to develop valuable HR experience within an international business.

If you are looking to take the first step in your HR career or build on your existing administrative experience within a supportive and progressive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information please apply today or contact me on 07779 858 438 or [email protected]

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.