HRIS Project Specialist

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm located in Dublin is seeking a proactive HR professional for supporting an HR Information System (HRIS) implementation. The role involves bridging HR operations with technology, managing project demands, and ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in HR roles, strong generalist knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and training from industry experts, within an inclusive culture focused on safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Mentoring from industry experts

International project opportunities

Access to tailored learning content

Membership with professional bodies

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR generalist or HR operations roles.
• Strong understanding of HR processes like onboarding and payroll.
• Experience with HRIS implementation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the configuration, testing, and deployment of the new HR system.
• Support communication and change management efforts related to the system rollout.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all HR records.

Skills

HR generalist knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors)

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to support the successful implementation and rollout of a new HR Information System (HRIS). This role will bridge the gap between HR operations, technology teams, and end users—ensuring that HR processes are accurately captured, data is clean, managers are trained and employees experience a smooth transition to the new system.

The ideal candidate will have strong generalist HR knowledge, be data driven, have excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in HR generalist or HR operations roles
• Strong understanding of HR processes (e.g., onboarding, employee records, benefits, performance, payroll interface)
• Experience supporting an HRIS implementation, upgrade, or major process change
• Project coordination or change management experience
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive employee data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with HR systems or HRIS tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, BambooHR, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data validation and reporting

Key Attributes

• Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving project requirements
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines

Key Responsibilities

System Implementation Support

• Assist with the configuration, testing, and deployment of the new HR system in partnership with the HRIS project team and vendor
• Participate in system testing (UAT), identifying and tracking issues, and verifying that HR processes function as intended
• Partner with key stakeholders to complete requirements documentation in accordance with project schedule
• Support data migration activities, including data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
• Review existing HR processes and documentation to ensure alignment with the new system’s capabilities
• Provide feedback on system usability and contribute to improvements in workflows and user experience
• Support on HRIS integration with other Collen applications/solutions e.g. Payroll/ ERP system
• Facilitate successful completion of projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach

Change Management & Communication

• Support communication and change management efforts related to the system rollout
• Help prepare training materials, user guides, and FAQs for employees and managers
• Provide hands‑on assistance to HR team members, managers and employees during the transition period

HR Operations Support

• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all HR records
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations as needed during the system transition (e.g., onboarding, employee data updates, reporting)
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users

Advance Your Career With Us

Apply via email with full up-to-date CV.

Career path framework aligned with your discipline

Mentoring from industry experts and leadership exposure

International project opportunities across Ireland, UK, Sweden, Denmark and Finland

Access to LMS with tailored content

Membership with professional bodies to help you build your network

Inclusive culture driven by values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership & Sustainability

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