Our client is a growing financial services organisation based in Dublin West. They are seeking a highly organised
HR Project & Recruitment Specialist
to join their People and Culture team on a 6-month contract. This role will play a critical part in managing the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to onboarding and offboarding—while supporting HR systems, projects, and compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Project Support
* Act as an HRIS tester for a new HR system and support post-go-live training.
* Maintain employee records in line with GDPR and conduct data quality audits.
* Support HR projects, process improvements, and HR initiatives (policy updates, HRIS enhancements, onboarding upgrades) with clear milestones and stakeholder communications.
* Prepare change communications and support adoption across teams.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
* Support end-to-end recruitment processes (direct/agency), including candidate screening, interview coordination, offer management, and pre-employment checks.
* Partner with hiring managers to ensure high-quality hiring decisions aligned with business needs and resource planning.
* Coach hiring managers on structured interviews, ensuring robust documentation and audit readiness.
HR Administration Support
* Assist in reviewing, updating, and publishing HR policies in line with legal and organisational requirements.
* Ensure adherence to HR compliance standards and support audits or reporting requirements.
* Support day-to-day HR administration, including benefits management, HR communications, and absence tracking.
* Escalate complex queries to HR Business Partners or HR Operations Partner as needed.
Requirements & Skills:
* 3+ years' experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment with hands-on HR project delivery (process, systems, or policy), preferably in financial services or regulated industries.
* Degree-qualified in HR or a related discipline.
* Experience with structured interviews, scorecards, and candidate assessment.
* Familiarity with HRIS systems..
* Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and change communication skills.
* Good knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.
* Experience managing Fitness & Probity processes is desirable but not essential.
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Excellent organisation, communication, and attention to detail.
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