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HR Administrator Grade IV – Specified Purpose Contract & Full-Time


Job Location:

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HR Administrator Grade IV Specified Purpose & Full-Time

The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is seeking to recruit a HR Administrator to join the Human Resources (HR) Department in order to complete a number of audits.


Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Manager of the HR department and the HR Team to deliver best practice HR solutions across all employees.


The role of the HR Administrator includes but is not limited to:

  • Managing the administration and maintenance of the online HR database to ensure the data is accurate and up-to-date.

  • Monitoring and reporting on probations temporary contracts staff attendance etc.

  • Collecting and compiling data and statistics relating to Employment Control absenteeism etc. as required.

  • Maintaining department/staff records and files.

  • Collecting and compiling data and statistics.

  • Assist with maintaining the HR Policies and Procedures and revisions in line with changing legislation and hospital policy.

  • Researching and writing correspondence and reports.

  • Ad hoc projects as required.

  • A relevant third level qualification in Human Resource Management at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI).

  • A minimum of two years relevant experience in a HR role that includes a working knowledge of the following: HR policies and procedures recruitment and selection learning and development employment legislation data protection pensions and payroll.

  • Knowledge of contemporary Human Resources best practices Employee Relations and all aspects of employment legislation.

  • Administrative organisational and numeric skills including competency in MS Office and the maintenance of a HR database.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.

  • An ability to contribute as a member of a team to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

  • An ability to work on own initiative prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

  • An understanding of the role of HR in the organisation and how this Department contributes to the successful delivery of excellent customer service.

  • A clear understanding of adherence to employee confidentiality and GDPR.

  • Ideally an understanding of Public Sector HR rules and regulations.

  • Experience working with People XD HR System.


Qualifications Experience & Person Specification

The successful candidate must have:

  • A relevant third level qualification in Human Resource Management at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI).

  • A minimum of two years relevant experience in a HR role that includes a working knowledge of the following: HR policies and procedures recruitment and selection learning and development employment legislation data protection pensions and payroll.

  • Knowledge of contemporary Human Resources best practices Employee Relations and all aspects of employment legislation.

  • Administrative organisational and numeric skills including competency in MS Office and the maintenance of a HR database.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.

  • An ability to contribute as a member of a team to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

  • An ability to work on own initiative prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

  • An understanding of the role of HR in the organisation and how this Department contributes to the successful delivery of excellent customer service.

  • A clear understanding of adherence to employee confidentiality and GDPR.

Desirable:

  • Ideally an understanding of Public Sector HR rules and regulations.

  • Experience working with People XD HR System.

General Information

DDUH will not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be invited to attend for interview.


Please Note: The salary is according to the HSE Grade IV Salary Scale.


Closing Date for Applications is Friday 2 October 2026 at 12 noon.


Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place in person on Wednesday 7 October 2026


Applicants should submit a Cover Letter together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae via Hirehive by clicking here.


Please contact if you require a full job description.

Please note: all job offers are subject to References Garda Vetting Pre-Employment Medical and HSEland Training.

Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.




Required Experience:

Junior IC


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The Dublin Dental University Hospital provides training for students and services and treatments for patients.

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