HR & Internal Communications Lead
Full-time onsite | Permanent
Location: Sandyford, Co Dublin
Due to continued growth and success, we are now recruiting a full-time, permanent HR & Internal Communications Lead. This is a pivotal role, working closely with senior management to manage all aspects of day-to-day HR operations and lead the delivery of the internal communications strategy. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the full employee lifecycle, maintaining a positive and compliant work environment, and ensuring the team is informed, engaged, and connected.
If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional looking to join a dynamic, values-driven organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a growing business where a common-sense and “can-do” attitude shapes how we work.
You will support the smooth operation of HR administration across the employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding), while also managing internal communications channels and reporting. You will play a key role in keeping our people processes compliant and our team informed.
Key Responsibilities HR Administration
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records (hours, leave, sick days, documentation).
- Coordinate onboarding tasks, including paperwork, inductions, and system access.
- Support compliance processes (policy acknowledgements, training trackers, occupational health, right-to-work documentation).
- Draft contracts and letters using templates; process employee changes and exits.
- Prepare monthly HR inputs for payroll processing (e.g., timesheets, allowances).
- Manage the HR inbox and triage day-to-day queries.
Internal Communications
- Draft and post internal updates across intranet, Teams, SharePoint, and newsletters.
- Maintain internal distribution lists and coordinate communication approvals.
- Support staff briefings and town halls (invitations, AV setup, minutes, attendance).
- Track and report on engagement metrics (e.g., email opens, read receipts, event attendance).
Coordination & Reporting
- Maintain regular HR and communications KPI reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence, comms activity).
- Liaise with external HR consultants and support providers to ensure timely delivery of scheduled task
Ideal candidate:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in HR administration or office support (experience in healthcare an advantage).
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Proactive and approachable, with a flexible and solutions-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working with Microsoft 365 tools – Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
- Certificate or Diploma in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Understanding of basic HR processes, confidentiality, and GDPR best practices.
Please reach out to Anne Marie in Lex Consultancy today.