HR Administrator (Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

(HRIS Data & Recruitment Support)
Shercock, Co. Cavan

Are you an organised, detail‑driven HR professional who enjoys working with people data, systems and recruitment processes? We’re looking for an HR Administrator to join our HR team on a fixed term contract basis to cover maternity leave and play a key role in supporting recruitment campaigns, HR systems administration and accurate people data management.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy and variety, and who wants to grow their experience in HR systems, recruitment and compliance within a fast‑paced environment.

About the Role

As HR Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support across:

• Recruitment campaigns

• HR systems (HRIS/ATS)

• Employee data and reporting

You’ll help ensure our recruitment and HR processes are efficient, legally compliant and supported by accurate, high‑quality data.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Administration

• Provide end‑to‑end administrative support for recruitment campaigns across multiple roles and departments

• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including posting vacancies, monitoring applications and issuing candidate communications

• Coordinate interview scheduling, documentation and logistics

• Support right‑to‑work and pre‑employment checks in line with Irish legislation

• Prepare offer documentation and support onboarding administration

• Maintain recruitment trackers and metrics (e.g. time to hire, vacancy status)

HR Data & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems

• Complete regular data audits to ensure accuracy, consistency and GDPR compliance

• Process data updates, uploads and leavers administration

• Support HR reporting through accurate data extraction and validation

• Ensure confidential and secure handling of employee data

HR Reporting & Administration

• Produce standard HR reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover, recruitment)

• Support ad‑hoc data requests for audits, compliance and workforce planning

• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team

• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and controls

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment administration or HR systems support

• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy

• Experience working with HR systems (HRIS, ATS or similar)

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reports

• Good understanding of GDPR and confidentiality in an HR setting

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable

• Experience supporting high‑volume recruitment campaigns

• Experience in a multi‑site, manufacturing or FMCG environment

• Exposure to HR reporting, metrics or dashboards

• Interest or experience in system improvements or process automation

Why Join Us?

• Varied and hands‑on HR role with exposure to recruitment, systems and data

• Opportunity to develop strong HRIS and reporting skills

• Supportive HR team environment

Interested?
Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your HR career.