HR Administrator (Temporary) Here at Osborne, we are currently seeking a HR Administrator on behalf of one of clients in the public sector, based in Citywest, Co. Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional looking to gain broad generalist experience within a busy and supportive HR team. The HR Administrator will provide comprehensive day-to-day administrative support to the HR function, reporting to the HR Business Partner and Recruitment Manager. The role plays a key part in ensuring the effective delivery of people services across the organisation and will offer exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment campaigns, onboarding, payroll support, compliance and learning & development. Location:Citywest, Co. Dublin (Hybrid working) Contract: 3-month Temporary position until the end of April 2026 Start Date:Immediate Salary: €20.56 per hour Hours: 35-hour week (MondayThursday: 9am-5:15pm & Friday: 9am-5pm) Key Responsibilities: Recruitment Act as a primary point of contact for recruitment-related queries from candidates and internal stakeholders Manage and utilise recruitment systems and applicant tracking tools effectively Post job advertisements internally and on external platforms Coordinate interview scheduling, room bookings and preparation of interview materials Maintain accurate recruitment records and support colleagues with recruitment administration Induction, Onboarding & Offboarding Prepare employment documentation for approval, including contracts, offer letters, variations and probation correspondence Ensure all new starter documentation is completed, returned and recorded accurately Track the return of references and right-to-work documentation Coordinate HR inductions and liaise with internal departments regarding new starters and leavers Arrange mandatory compliance training for new employees Manage the administrative aspects of employee exits, ensuring processes are completed in a timely manner Compliance, Payroll & HR Processes Conduct regular audits of personnel files to ensure GDPR compliance and adherence to internal policies Assist with the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits Support HR Business Partners with payroll and financial audit queries Maintain and update HR and payroll systems, including document uploads and report generation Process payroll-related administration such as salary certificates and social welfare forms Support performance management processes, including probation and Personal Development Reviews Maintain accurate HR data relating to pensions, training, contracts and employment records Assist in drafting and updating HR policies and procedures in line with legislative or organisational changes Learning & Development Coordinate training activities, including scheduling, liaison with trainers and attendance tracking Monitor mandatory training completion and report any gaps to the Learning & Development Manager HR Administration, Knowledge Management & Finance Support Maintain physical and electronic personnel files, ensuring correct creation, archiving and removal of records Manage Data Subject Access Requests in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer Oversee HR and Recruitment inboxes, responding to routine queries and escalating as required Organise HR meetings, manage calendars and take minutes as needed Maintain HR documentation and self-service resources on SharePoint Ensure responsible use of organisational resources and accurate tracking of HR-related expenditure Process HR invoices, expenses and credit card reconciliations using the finance system Build effective working relationships across the organisation and provide guidance on HR administrative processes Handle all information in a confidential and GDPR-compliant manner, keeping up to date with relevant legislation Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development within HR Safeguarding, Health & Safety Identify and report potential risks in line with established procedures Take responsibility for maintaining personal wellbeing at work Qualifications & Experience: Essential A recognised third-level qualification at a minimum NFQ Level 7 (or equivalent), in a relevant discipline such as- HR, Business, Commerce or similar Minimum 3 months relevant HR experience Full Category B driving licence Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Strong IT skills, including Excel and Outlook Experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced office environment Highly organised with excellent time management skills Professional and confident communicator Ability to handle confidential information Proactive, self-motivated and ability to work independently Strong team player with a flexible and adaptable approach Desirable Manual payroll experience CIPD Level 3 qualification Experience using HR systems Knowledge of Irish employment legislation Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided. 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