HR Specialist in Cork, Ireland

Ready for a new challenge in HR?

Are you:

• Customer-focused?

• An excellent problem solver?

• Approachable?

• Results-driven?

• Organized with a keen attention to detail?

Why You Should Apply:

This is a unique chance to significantly impact our organization by driving HR functional excellence, fostering cultural change, and improving employee retention. You’ll work closely with senior management at our Cork and Dublin sites to develop and implement HR solutions that align with our business strategy. If you’re a passionate HR professional looking for a varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

As a Human Resources Specialist, you’ll be the go-to person for our employees, addressing their issues and concerns while promoting a positive and inclusive culture. You’ll ensure all standards and procedures are met and foster a supportive work environment that embraces change and continuous improvement.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Highly motivated, professional, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment.

• Change agents who can lead and inspire cultural transformation.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Ability to understand customer requirements and devise appropriate solutions.

• Skills to influence others to achieve common goals.

• Confident with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partner laboratories, and customers.

   

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage recruitment needs.

• Prepare employment contract packs and perform pre-employment checks.

• Conduct inductions and support new recruits.

• Handle transactional administration (e.g., promotions, probationary reviews).

• Monitor compliance with HR processes.

• Support talent management and development programs.

• Assist in interviews and monitor hiring decisions.

• Communicate regularly with managers and employees to provide HR support and improve retention.

• Drive cultural change initiatives.

• Facilitate consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures.

• Liaise with Payroll to facilitate correct wage payments.

• Maintain HR systems.

• Ensure compliance with the 17025 standard by adhering to in-house quality procedures.

Skills/Qualifications:

• A third-level qualification in HRM or a related subject (CIPD required).

• Minimum of 3 years prior HR experience.

• Strong “can do” attitude with creative thinking skills.

• Highly confidential and discrete.

• Ambitious and eager to progress in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent accuracy and speed of work.

• Good planning and organizing skills.

• Personable and pleasant manner.

• Commercially aware with good negotiation skills.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Experienced in social networking for recruitment.

• Experience dealing with senior management, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Excellent time management, analytical, and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work options

• Performance-based bonus

• 24 days annual leave plus additional service days

• Life assurance

• Pension scheme

• Employee assistance program

• Paid health insurance

• Flexible working

Location and Hours:

• Location: On-site in our Cork facility (hybrid options available after training)

• Hours: Full-time with flexibility to manage workload independently

Apply Today:

• Apply online via this job posting.

Elevate your career with Eurofins and join a team dedicated to making a difference through cultural transformation, employee engagement, and innovation. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic and high-performing team!

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2023 Eurofins generated revenues of €6,515 billion and has been among the best preforming stocks in Europe over past 20 years