HR Partner (Temporary Contract)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated HR Partner for a temporary contract within the arts and culture sector based in Dublin City Centre. This full-time position (35 hours per week) runs for three months with an immediate start, offering a pro-rata salary aligned with an Executive Officer level (€38,803 per annum). The role mainly requires on-site presence and demands flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with line managers on workforce planning, learning and development, and general HR concerns.
• Assist in enforcing HR policies, procedures, and best practices to retain and attract talent aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage employee relations by ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant resolutions that foster positive industrial relationships.
• Handle core HR functions including personnel records updating for salary, probation, leave types, and organizational charts maintenance.
• Support recruitment activities, such as drafting job descriptions, screening candidates, conducting competency interviews, and coordinating onboarding procedures.
• Develop and update HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice adherence.
• Collect, analyze, and report HR data and metrics to inform stakeholders.
• Oversee employee lifecycle events, including exit interviews and coordination with payroll and pensions for retiring staff.
• Promote employee wellbeing initiatives and facilitate continuous learning and development.
• Maintain confidentiality with high professionalism and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 8 QQI qualification or equivalent in Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Business, or related fields.
• CIPD chartered membership is advantageous.
• At least one year of hands-on experience in administering core HR tasks.
• Proficient knowledge of employment law and HR policies.
• Experienced with HR systems such as HRIS, ATS, and Time Management Systems; familiarity with public sector HR policies is beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and HR data analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and ethically.

Terms and Conditions

• 23 days annual leave (pro-rata).
• Predominantly onsite work in Dublin City Centre.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when necessary.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a detailed CV with three references and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and addressing the job requirements. Applications are submitted via email before Tuesday, 4 August, 2026.