HR Business Partner – 12 Month FTC (Hybrid) Kildare - Hybrid , with occasional site visits in Ireland An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a global engineering services organisation supporting some of the world’s leading manufacturers in high-growth sectors including technology, pharma, and data centres . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both strategic HR projects and hands-on people support , helping to shape culture, build capability, and deliver real impact. What You’ll Do Partner with business leaders to deliver HR strategies that drive growth. Lead initiatives in talent management, learning & development, and employee engagement . Provide coaching and guidance to people managers on performance and employee relations. Support recruitment and succession planning. Deliver HR insights and reporting to senior leadership. Champion projects that enhance employee experience and organisational capability. What We’re Looking For 5+ years’ HR experience with a proven track record as a Business Partner. Strong knowledge of talent development, engagement, and HR project delivery . Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised, collaborative, and people-focused. Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline. What’s on Offer Competitive salary (€65–75K) Hybrid working model with flexibility Healthcare, pension & life assurance Extra annual leave & annual GP check-up Training and education support Recognition & rewards programmes For more information on this position contact Evelyn @ evelyn.fraser@hrsearch.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Head of Business Support & HR Recruitment at HR Search.Thrilled to support Tanya Thomas and Kerri Masterson in leading Ireland's #1 HR Recruitment… HR Generalist – 12 Month FTC We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join an excellent HR Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll act as a trusted business partner, supporting both legal and business services teams across multiple offices. What you’ll do Act as the primary HR contact for designated departments Manage day-to-day HR operations including payroll prep, leave management, ER, and performance management Coach and advise managers on HR policies and best practice Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to strategic HR projects What we’re looking for 4+ years’ HR experience (Professional Services is a must!) Strong ER and stakeholder management skills Must have HR Irish Employment Law experience in Ireland Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented Excellent communication, reporting, and IT skills This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative, high-performing environment. For more information on this opportunity please get in touch with Evelyn @ evelyn.fraser@hrsearch.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are partnering with a leading multinational organisation to appoint a Chief Human Resources Officer for its Irish operations. This is a career-defining position for a proven HR leader — or an ambitious “Number 2” — seeking to step into a top role in Ireland. You will work closely with the Irish leadership team and EMEA colleagues to shape the HR function, drive organisational performance, and deliver a high-impact people strategy. The role demands a globally minded, culturally agile leader who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and can balance enterprise-wide objectives with local needs. You will act as an architect of people strategy and cultural integration, shape a cohesive and inclusive employee experience, support post-M&A integration across borders, and mentor a high-performing team that embodies collaboration, adaptability, and purpose. Responsibilities Lead HR strategy and operations for Ireland, with potential to expand into an EMEA remit. Oversee direct and dotted-line responsibility for up to 40 team members, including HRBP and TA functions. Partner with Irish leadership to influence, guide, and deliver on business objectives. Build strong relationships across EMEA and contribute to the global HR agenda. Shape and develop the future HR structure to support business growth. Operate effectively in a private equity-backed environment, embracing change and growth opportunities. Drive post-M&A people integration and cultural transformation. Travel approximately 30% of the time to support international collaboration. What We’re Looking For 15+ years of senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a global, complex, or professional services environment. HR industry background in Professional Services/Advisory, Financial Services, Technology, or Telecommunications. Previous experience working in Ireland and a track record of leading high-performing teams and building inclusive workplace cultures. Strong strategic capability with a solid operational grounding (from HR or business leadership). Demonstrated success in organisational design, and scaling HR functions. High energy, professionalism, and strong executive presence to influence senior stakeholders. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to lead in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where you can directly shape the future of HR. Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Graduate Recruitment Administrator – Early Careers (Dublin). This role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting graduate and early careers recruitment programmes within a leading professional services firm. Location and Type Location: Dublin, Ireland (with occasional travel required). Type: Full-time | Graduate Entry-Level About the Role As Graduate Recruitment Administrator, you will provide vital administrative and coordination support to the Graduate Recruitment Lead, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders alike. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in HR or recruitment, with broad exposure to the full recruitment cycle and early careers programme management. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the end-to-end graduate recruitment and early careers process. Support planning for and attend careers fairs and campus events as a brand ambassador (some travel outside Dublin may be required). Manage candidate communication, interview scheduling, and feedback collection. Assist with planning and delivery of open days, insight evenings, and engagement events. Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) while ensuring GDPR compliance. Organise and coordinate interviews and assessments. Support onboarding of successful candidates – including offer letters, contracts, and induction planning. Help deliver structured intern and trainee development programmes. Coordinate events, talks, and social activities for graduate and early careers cohorts. Liaise with Marketing on social media campaigns and recruitment collateral. Respond to queries from candidates and university contacts in a timely manner. Support with recruitment reporting and tracking key metrics. Administer trainee-related documentation and liaise with the Law Society of Ireland. Manage recruitment budgets and liaise with external suppliers where required. Provide day-to-day support to the Graduate Recruitment Lead across all relevant activity. What We’re Looking For Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicator with strong written and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ATS or recruitment systems is an advantage. Proactive, professional, and client-focused mindset. Previous experience in graduate or early careers recruitment, ideally within legal or professional services. Familiarity with graduate attraction campaigns or event planning. Qualifications A degree or equivalent qualification is desirable. A CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is an advantage. If you’re enthusiastic about early careers recruitment and want to be part of a collaborative team in a respected professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Apply now to start your career in graduate recruitment or contact Evelyn @ evelyn.fraser@hrsearch.ie for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by HR Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from HR Search Specialist HR recruiter with Ireland’s #1 HR Recruitment firm. We’re celebrating 10 years of connecting top HR talent across Generalist and… Our client is a world-leading global investment firm with a significant and growing presence in Dublin. Their Dublin office is a key hub for international growth and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and highly professional environment. Snapshot of the Role You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting employees across the EMEA region ensuring smooth, efficient and compliant HR processes. Working closely with global HR colleagues, corporate services and technology teams, you will be the go-to expert for Workday transactions, onboarding/offboarding, employee lifecycle changes and process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HR professional with Workday experience who enjoys operational excellence, stakeholder support and continuous improvement in a high-performing international environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a subject matter expert for HR Operations, with a particular focus on EMEA. Manage Workday transactions including hires, exits, transfers and employee data updates. Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive employee experience. Coordinate background checks, document collection and visa/work authorisation compliance. Collaborate globally to maintain consistency in HR practices while adapting to regional needs. Assist employees with HR queries, personal data updates and system navigation. Partner with the HR Systems team to streamline processes and test enhancements. Run reports and provide insights to support HR decision-making. Ensure HR activities comply with local employment laws and regulations. About You 1–2 years’ experience in HR operations, preferably in financial or professional services. Strong knowledge of Workday familiarity with Greenhouse ATS and ServiceNow a plus. Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills. Solid understanding of HR processes and employment regulations in the EMEA region. Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work with discretion on sensitive matters. A proactive, collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Curious, solutions-focused and eager to grow in a global HR function. Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to join a leading global financial services firm and gain exposure to HR operations across multiple regions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team with strong career progression and the chance to grow your expertise in Workday and HR process improvement. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Human Resources Industries Financial Services and Professional Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HR Search by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Human Resources Operations Specialist” roles. Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days ago 2025/85 Grade V Human Resources Business Partner_Permanent Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €55,000.00-€75,000.00 2 weeks ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days ago Dublin 2, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago Human Resources Manager - Growing Irish SME (PE backed) Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €50,000.00-€55,000.00 3 weeks ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland 2 weeks ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €81,475.00-€101,535.00 2 weeks ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €65,000.00-€65,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
