Kids Inc provides Early Years and Afterschool Care services across Ireland.
With 25+ years in the childcare sector, we're one of Ireland's most established childcare organisations, operating 5 Creches/Preschools in Dublin and over 60 onsite breakfast and afterschool programmes nationwide.
Our mission is to extend children's daily learning through sports and creative programmes, backed by a strict No Screen Time policy.
Due to continued growth, we are hiring an HR Administrator to join our Head Office team in Palmerstown.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting (or building) a career in HR within a fast-paced, regulated environment where compliance and accuracy really matter.
The Role: As HR Administrator, you will be a key part of the HR operations engine, supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring our HR records, onboarding documentation and systems are kept accurate, complete and audit-ready.
You will: Act as the first point of contact for HR queries (resolve or escalate as needed) Maintain employee records in our HR systems in line with GDPR Support recruitment administration and pre-employment compliance checks Coordinate onboarding documentation, contracts, and HR file set-up Support induction and probation tracking and reminders Assist with absence admin (e.g., sick certs, SSP eligibility, record updates) Support leavers administration (resignations, system updates, access removal) Provide accurate weekly HR inputs to support payroll processing Support the wider HR team with general administration as required What You will Bring Essential 1-2 years' experience in HR admin or a similar admin/customer service role Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Word) High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential data appropriately Strong communication skills and a practical, can-do approach Desirable CIPD qualification or Level 7 HR qualification (or working towards) Experience using HRIS/ATS systems Experience in childcare, education, or another compliance-led environment What's in it for you?
Education Assistance Program Bike to work, tax-saver travel travel expenses Staff Well-Being Program for Mental and Financial Support 23 days holidays + 10 Public holidays Employee discount on childcare costs Career Progression Opportunities in rapidly growing company environment The ideal candidate will have: A strong customer-service mindset and a practical, solutions-focused approach Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise in a busy environment High attention to detail and pride in accurate, compliant work Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal) A collaborative, team-first way of working All successful candidates will need to go through a Garda Vetting check and provide a Valid Police Certificate (applicable to employees who have lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months since over the age of 18).