HR and Governance Administrator (part-time)

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Job Type
HR & Employment Law
Employer
The Centre for Effective Services
Region
Dublin
Hours
Position
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HR and Governance Administrator (part-time)

This part-time role supports end-to-end recruitment, HR operations, payroll administration, and key governance processes.

CES is hiring an HR & Governance Administrator to join our Corporate Services team. This part-time role supports end-to-end recruitment, HR operations, payroll administration, and key governance processes. Key responsibilities include: 

  • Coordinate recruitment campaigns: role profiles, advertising, shortlisting/interview packs, scheduling, and candidate communications 
  • Manage onboarding: references, offer letters/contracts, HR system setup, and induction schedules/checklists 
  • Provide day-to-day HR support: responding to HR queries, guidance on policies/procedures, employee relations support, reporting, and L&D/EDI/wellbeing administration 
  • Support payroll and pensions administration (monthly updates and liaison with providers) 
  • Maintain accurate HR records in line with data protection requirements 
  • Support governance processes 

Details: Hybrid (Dublin office and remote), part-time (22.5 hours/week), 2-year fixed-term contract. 

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package which includes a range of options for flexible working, access to pension scheme (5% matched contribution) a focussed wellbeing programme (EAP) and exceptional training and development opportunities.  

Salary for this role will be determined based on the candidate's level of experience, in alignment within the band: €33,812 – €43,000 (FTE), salary will be applied pro-rata. 

What we’re looking for: 

  • HR qualification (or related field) and 2+ years’ experience in a busy HR administration/coordinator role 
  • Experience coordinating a full recruitment cycle through to onboarding 
  • Working knowledge of HR legislation in Ireland (and ideally Northern Ireland) 
  • Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and high levels of discretion/confidentiality 
  • Comfortable working with HR systems (HRIS) and strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) 
  • Desirable: CIPD qualification; experience in charity/public sector and/or governance/compliance administration 

You’ll find a detailed Role Profile attached.

Application Details

If you are interested in joining a mission-led organisation and building broad HR and governance experience, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@effectiveservices.org. (Please include “Application - HR & Governance Administrator” in the subject line) 

Your cover letter should detail what attracts you to the role and to CES and how your experience meets the essential and desirable criteria.   

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Tuesday, 5th May 2026. 

To be considered for this role, candidates must be legally eligible to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract. 

Queries can be addressed in confidence to hr@effectiveservices.org  

As a result of this competition a panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies in CES may be filled. This panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.  

Equal Opportunities  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at CES. Should you require accommodations or assistance during our recruitment process due to a disability, please contact recruitment@effectiveservices.org for support.  

Data Protection  

The personal data that we collect as part of this recruitment competition will be processed, stored and retained in line with data protection legislation and CES’ Data Protection and Privacy Policies. For queries, please contact us on dataprotection@effectiveservices.org