At Glenveagh, we’re proud to build homes and support communities. And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We’re looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

This position is based in our new state of the art Head Office in Maynooth - an open plan office, with wonderful collaborative working areas, subsidised canteen, EV charging points, and is easily accessible by car or public transport.

We're currently accepting applications for a HR Onboarding Specialist with responsibility for supporting the delivery of day to day HR operations involving recruitment, on boarding, reporting, employee engagement and general HR admin. The successful candidate will gain hands on experience and be part of a flourishing and innovative HR team. This is a maternity cover role.

Engage with all new hires to deliver an effective onboarding process, including induction
Monitor the onboarding process to ensure experience is positive for the candidate and hiring manager
Communicate onboarding progress to hiring managers and key stakeholders
Offer solutions for onboarding issues and adopt a continuous improvement approach
Maintain regular communication with the hiring managers to enhance relationships
Maintain employee files
Work as part of a connected HR team to drive forward collectively our key HR processes and deliverables in relation to employee engagement, EVP and Wellbeing
General administrative duties
Provide administrative support for recruitment campaigns including posting job advertisements, screening CVs, scheduling and organising interviews
Update and maintain our ATS (applicant tracking system)
Manage a number of shared inboxes
Carry out reference checks
Issue contracts of employment

About you

Degree in HR/ Business or relevant experience
Experience in a similar role within an HR team would be advantageous
Proven track record building relationships at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a fast paced environment
Excellent communication skills, organisational and negotiating skills, with the ability to work off own initiative

Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs
Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
Performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Access to our Digital Gym
Paid volunteering days
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Employee Assistance Programme
Regular compensation reviews
Long term illness cover
Peace of mind with life assurance
Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting careers@glenveagh.ie.

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