Hr Administrator (Ftc Maternity Leave Cover)

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Job description

Emydex Technology is a leading supplier of factory floor MES software solutions to meat, fish and food processors around the globe. Our company market offices in Dublin, Canada, Australia and New Zealand support our customers located in over 20 countries worldwide

We are looking for a HR Administrator to join our team on a 13-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover), starting January 2026.

This Dublin-based hybrid role is a standalone position supporting HR operations across Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Responsibilities include assisting with HR processes and preparing monthly payroll files for review and final approval.

The role requires flexibility to attend occasional late evening or early morning calls to connect with colleagues in different time zones. Time off in lieu will be provided.

Experience with Personio HRIS is an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee HR operations across Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
• Prepare monthly payroll files for all markets and review returned files before final approval for payment.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, contracts and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation in all operating regions.
• Lead the Biannual Review process from start to finish in June and December each year.
• Work proactively with managers to identify and address key drivers of absenteeism, turnover, and performance issues.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.
• Maintain and optimise HR systems and processes; knowledge of Personio HRIS is an advantage.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees across multiple time zones.
• Attend occasional late evening or early morning calls to connect with overseas colleagues (time off in lieu provided).

Skills Required:

• HR Expertise: Minimum 2 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Payroll & Compliance: Solid understanding of payroll processes and employment law (Ireland essential; international exposure an advantage).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to spot trends and tackle issues like absenteeism, turnover, and performance challenges.
• People Skills: Excellent communicator who can build trust and influence at all levels.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and grow top talent.

Emydex Working Environment:

Emydex value our employees and strive to create an engaging and enjoyable working environment that promotes personal growth while working with a leading-edge toolset.

• Spacious and modern office environment.
• Full canteen facilities with free tea, coffee, bread, fresh fruit and snacks for staff use.
• Encouragement, guidance, and support for those that want to self-improve and up-skill.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free car parking.
• Flexible working hours (possible).
• Extra days’ holiday per year of service.
• Finish Early Fridays.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Pension scheme eligible after probation.

Conditions

• Hybrid Position
• Salary – negotiable depending on experience
• Bonus – based on achievement of objectives

Benefits:

• Great Place to Work Certified for the second year in a row
• Hybrid working model – work 5 out of every 10 days from home for flexibility and work-life balance
• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Candidates will be people who embodies all our six Emdyex company values:

1. # EMpowerment

2. # Yes-Minded

3. # Dependability

4. # EXcellence

5. # Integrity

6. # Teamwork

About Emydex:

Emydex Technology is an Irish Software Development company providing Software Solutions to over 100 leading Food & Meat Processing companies in Ireland, the UK, France, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

To learn more, check out our company profile and to see what we are all about:

• Emydex News, what we have been up to recently https://www.emydex.com/news/
• LinkedIn Profile what Emydex is all about   https://www.linkedin.com/company/emydex-technology/about/?viewAsMember=true*
• Facebook page highlighting recent staff event with photographs https://www.facebook.com/Emydex-Technology-344547285589514/

We are also proud to be Great Place to Work Certified, which reflects our commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment for our team members

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Pay: From €35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• If successful, how soon would you be available to start this role?
• What are your salary expectations for this position? (Please provide an annual figure in euros).

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin 15, CO. Dublin