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Department Administrator

PlaceMe
Galway, NY Other
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2027

Overview

The primary function of the role is to provide administrative support to the HR Manager. This may suit someone with a recent HR qualification who wishes to  gain invaluable experience working in all aspects of a busy HR department in a manufacturing environment.  This role with report to the HR Manager and is based in North, Co Galway.

Qualifications

  • A Human Resources or equivalent third level qualification essential
  • Previous experience in Human Resources or a highly administrative position an advantage
  • Ensuring discretion and confidentially of all employee records and information is paramount in this position
  • Approachable, people-orientated person, dedicated to providing the highest standard of service
  • Strong Administration skills essential
  • Excellent communication skills both writing and oral with fluent English essential
  • Proactive and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail 
  • Self-motivated with a proven ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn
  • A confident team player who is also well capable of working independently and on his/her own initiative 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with wide range of stakeholders 
  • Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced environment 
  • High level of computer literacy (MS platforms) required and experience in using Human Resource Information Systems desirable  

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of HR files and documentation, ensure that employee files and records are kept up to date
  • Assist with the review of current record management system / archiving
  • Audit and Review current HR files, both hard and soft copy, maintain and update employee data systemically and manually
  • Undertake admin related duties to support recruitment/onboarding/offboarding processes as required
  • Updating TMS with new starters, leavers, and current employees’ personal information
  • Performance Management – scanning and uploading all completed documentation onto TMS and filing
  • Assist with inductions for new starters, scheduling and preparing starter packs etc
  • Any other responsibilities of an administrative nature that may be required from time to time

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