HR Onboarding Specialist – Maternity Cover
At Glenveagh, we’re proud to build homes and support communities. We build strong teams that enable us to do that. As one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025 and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported and able to grow their career.
This position is based in our new state‑of‑the‑art Head Office in Maynooth – an open‑plan office with collaborative working areas, a subsidised canteen, EV charging points, and easy access by car or public transport.
We’re looking for someone to support the delivery of day‑to‑day HR operations involving recruitment, onboarding, reporting, employee engagement and general HR admin. The successful candidate will gain hands‑on experience and be part of a flourishing and innovative HR team.
Responsibilities
* Engage with all new hires to deliver an effective onboarding process, including induction
* Monitor the onboarding process to ensure a positive experience for the candidate and hiring manager
* Communicate onboarding progress to hiring managers and key stakeholders
* Offer solutions for onboarding issues and adopt a continuous improvement approach
* Maintain regular communication with hiring managers to enhance relationships
* Maintain employee files
* Work as part of a connected HR team to drive forward collectively our key HR processes and deliverables in relation to employee engagement, EVP and wellbeing
* Perform general administrative duties
* Provide administrative support for recruitment campaigns – posting job adverts, screening CVs, scheduling and organising interviews
* Update and maintain our ATS (applicant tracking system)
* Manage a number of shared inboxes
* Carry out reference checks
* Issue contracts of employment
Qualifications
* Degree in HR, Business or relevant experience
* Experience in a similar role within an HR team would be advantageous
* Proven track record building relationships at all levels
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
* Excellent communication skills, organisational and negotiating skills, with the ability to work off own initiative
Benefits
* Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest‑growing PLCs
* Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
* Performance‑related bonus
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to our Digital Gym
* Paid volunteering days
* Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme & funding
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Regular compensation reviews
* Long‑term illness cover
* Peace of mind with life assurance
* Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
* An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
* If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the cycle‑to‑work scheme
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources Services
Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by visiting our website careers page.
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