HR Assistant

CREGG is currently seeking a dedicated and professional HR Assistant to join our client who are a leading company specialising in manufacturing and distribution of cosmetic and healthcare products based at their offices in Co. Galway.

Location: Co. Galway – this role would be best suited to someone who is based in the Galway, Roscommon, Athlone or Clare region and within commutable distance to our clients’ offices.

The Role: As a HR Assistant you provide administrative support to the Human Resources function. Helping to ensure the smooth delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle. This role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, training administration, and general HR operations while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities include:
HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files
• Update employee information within HR systems and databases
• Prepare HR correspondence including employment contracts, letters and forms
• Assist with filing, document management, and record retention

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Post job advertisements on recruitment platforms
• Liaise with Recruitment Companies
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications
• Prepare onboarding documentation for new hires
• Support new employee induction activities

Employee Support

• Respond to routine employee queries
• Direct employees to appropriate HR personnel and resources when required
• Support employee engagement initiatives and events

Payroll & Benefits

• Prepare and submit employee information for payroll process
• Assist with benefits administration and employee enrolment activities
• Maintain accurate absence and leave records

Compliance and HR Systems

• Ensure employee data is handled in accordance with GDPR requirements
• Support HR Audits and compliance activities
• Monitor and update all HRIS systems continually
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee information

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualification in Human Resources
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in HR
• Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with HR Software or HRIS Systems
• Experience working in an HR or office administrative environment
• Very good proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Offer: Competitive salary on offer plus benefits including pension, healthcare, bonus etc.

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