HR Operations Specialist

Cognex Corporation; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to enhance HR processes. The candidate will be responsible for optimizing onboarding, offboarding, and data management while ensuring a seamless employee experience. With over 4 years in HR operations and proficiency in Workday and other HR systems, the ideal candidate will drive continuous improvements and support daily operations. This full-time role requires strong communication and analytical skills, essential for excelling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR operations or shared services experience in a multi-national environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.
• English language skills required, other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize HR processes including onboarding, offboarding and employee data management.
• Assist with payroll inputs, benefits administration and HR reporting.
• Manage daily requests and queries received from employees through the HR Case Management tool.

Skills

HR processes optimization

Onboarding and offboarding

Employee data management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

DocuSign

MS Office

Job description

HR Operations Specialist page is loaded## HR Operations Specialistlocations: Cork, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0011582# **Job Description****Job Summary:**We are seeking an HR Operations Specialist to join our team and drive operational excellence across HR processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of HR systems, and is passionate about delivering a seamless employee experience.**Key responsibilities:*** Manage and optimize HR processes including onboarding, offboarding and employee data management.* Assist with payroll inputs, benefits administration and HR reporting.* Generate documents, as required or requested by employees, such as job change letters, salary certificates, reference letters etc* Manage daily requests and queries received from employees through the HR Case Management tool in a timely and professional manner.* Act as a subject matter expert for HRIS systems, in particular Workday.* Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives.* Drive and deliver documentation of HR Operations processes.* Report on trends in employee queries and requests to support decision-making.* Liaise with counter-parts in teams outside HR Operations to partner on improving process and employee experience.* Partner closely with the HR Operations Manager & HR Generalist Team to support the day-to-day delivery of HR Operations.**Preferred Skills:*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.* 4+ years of HR operations or shared services experience in a multi-national environment.* Proficiency in Workday, DocuSign and MS Office.* Strong knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.* Excellent analytical and communication skills.* English language skills required, other European languages are a plus# **Additional Job Description**