Job Title: HR Admin Support (Italian Speaking)

Location: Galway

Contract Type: 3 month contract with a strong potential for permanent placement.

The HR Admin Support role provides essential administrative assistance to the Human Resources department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This position involves handling HR documentation, maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment activities, and assisting with payroll and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Documentation

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of HR documents, such as employment contracts, offer letters, and termination paperwork.
• Manage HR databases and ensure data integrity.
• Handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Assist with job postings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, reference verifications, and new hire documentation.
• Support new hire onboarding by preparing induction materials and organizing orientation sessions.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Assist in processing payroll-related documentation, such as attendance records and leave requests.
• Help manage employee benefits, including enrolment and answering basic benefits-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records and support HR in tracking leave balances and attendance issues.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for employee queries related to HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities, training sessions, and company events.
• Support HR in implementing employee recognition and wellness programs.

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Assist in audits and reporting related to HR compliance and workplace policies.
• Manage absence records, disciplinary actions, and HR reports.

Key Skills & Experience

Experience:

• Previous experience in HR administration, HR support, or an office administration role is preferred.
• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS), payroll processing, and employee records management is an advantage.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR software.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Our Vision: To be recognised as the best STEM Contracting & Permanent Recruitment company and the Employer of Choice for top performing Recruiters.

For further information on this role please contact Geraldine Gormally on 0861071395/ recruit@hero.ie

Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/  

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