At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

Employee Lifecycle 

• Coordinate pre-employment checks, contracts of employment and onboarding activities, ensuring new joiners receive accurate and timely information. 
• Coordinate employee changes throughout the lifecycle, including contractual updates, benefit requests, family leave, absence records and other employment documentation. 
• Work with the HR team to support employee lifecycle activity in Ireland, the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, and a number of other European countries. 
• Coordinate the employee leaver process, ensuring documentation, system updates and offboarding activities are completed accurately and on time. 

HR Service Delivery 

• Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers, resolving routine HR queries and escalating complex matters appropriately. 
• Coordinate HR casework and requests, tracking actions and following through to completion within agreed timelines. 
• Partner with other departments to deliver a consistent, efficient and employee-focused service. 
• Identify recurring queries, service issues and process gaps, and recommend practical improvements that support a positive and inclusive employee experience. 

HR Systems & Reporting 

• Maintain accurate and complete employee data and documentation across HR systems, in line with data protection requirements and internal controls. 
• Complete regular data-quality checks, investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective action with relevant stakeholders. 
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and employment information for HR and management purposes, including employment references. 

Pay & Benefits 

• Coordinate and validate monthly payroll inputs, ensuring approved changes and supporting documentation are complete, accurate and submitted within deadlines. 
• Administer employee benefits and related enrolment, data processing, documentation and communications, resolving routine queries with providers and employees. 

Projects and Continuous Improvement 

• Coordinate assigned HR initiatives and projects, maintaining action logs, timelines and stakeholder updates. 
• Support the review and improvement of HR procedures, templates and guidance materials. 
• Provide cover across the HR Operations team and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

• At least two years’ experience in an HR administration or coordination role, with practical exposure to employee lifecycle processes. 
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employees, managers and external providers. 
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee information. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HR information systems in a paperless environment; capability in Excel and HR reporting is an advantage. 
• A proactive, collaborative and service-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution. 

• A third-level qualification in Human Resources, business administration or a related discipline is preferred; CIPD membership or progress towards a relevant qualification is an advantage. 

What We Offer

At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• Competitive salary 
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme 
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Our People & Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.
All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative contact from unapproved agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be payable.
 
Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.
 
Encouraging All Talent to Apply

We understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.
 
Compliance & Transparency

All recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.

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