Role Purpose
The Human Resources (HR) Clerical Officer will play a key role in supporting the People and Organisational Development team by delivering high-quality administrative and operational assistance within the People Operations & Talent Acquisition functions.
About the Team/Division
The post-holder will work within the People & Organisational Development (POD team), ensuring a collaborative and coordinated approach to supporting the team and wider organisation. The role also contributes to the organisation's strategic objectives by enabling an effective, compliant and forward-thinking People service. The POD team falls within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division along with the areas of Governance, Finance & Procurement, International Affairs and the Commission Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities
•Support with updating employee records in the Human Resources Management System (HRMS), ensuring all data is accurate, up-to-date and handled with strict confidentiality;
•Support the induction and onboarding process;
•Coordinate the advertising of vacancies internally and externally, liaising with third-party platforms;
•Provide logistical support for interviews and training sessions, including room bookings, materials preparation, and note-taking as required;
•Maintain key recruitment and HR trackers, monitor shared inboxes, and support with ad hoc reporting;
•General administrative support for People Operations & Talent Acquisition teams.
The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.
About You
Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
•Relevant clerical/administration experience;
•Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams;
•Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills;
•High attention to detail and accuracy in all work;
•Proficient in Microsoft Office;
•Willingness to learn and to develop skills, knowledge and expertise;
Desirable Criteria
•HR administration experience;
•Fluency in or a working knowledge of the Irish language.
Key Information
Benefits, Package & Pay
•This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
•Full time, 35 hrs per week
•Annual Leave: 22 days per annum
•The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
•Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
•For a full list of benefits see our website here.
•This position is graded at the Clerical Officer scale.
•Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:
•A CV (2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position
via
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•Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
•Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process
For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact
Competencies
Please see the competencies below that will be assessed at interview stage for this competition.
* Team Work
* Information Management / Processing
* Delivery of Results
* Customer Service and Communication skills
* Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development
* Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values
Selection Process
The selection process will include:
Shortlisting of candidates based on the information provided in their application, assessed against the specified criteria for the role. Candidates shortlisted will be invited to a competency-based interview which will be conducted in person at our Dublin office.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact
Coimisiún na Meán is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland. We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work.
Closing Date: 21/08/2025 at 3pm