Vacancy Area
Administration
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What will you be doing?
As a member of the Human Resources team, you will play a key role in supporting a broad range of HR activities within a dynamic and collaborative environment. This is a varied position that offers the opportunity to contribute across recruitment, learning and development, HR operations, employee engagement, reporting, and organisational projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinating end-to-end recruitment and selection campaigns, from advertising vacancies through to onboarding new employees.
Supporting hiring managers with workforce planning, recruitment activities, and interview processes.
Assisting with the implementation of Learning and Development initiatives and programmes.
Providing HR operational support across areas such as induction, probation, employee records, contract administration, and employee lifecycle activities.
Maintaining HR systems and ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR requirements.
Preparing HR reports and workforce metrics to support organisational planning and decision-making.
Responding to HR queries and supporting managers and employees with HR policies, procedures, and processes.
Supporting employee engagement initiatives, organisational development activities, and HR projects.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR services, policies, and processes within an Excellence Through People certified organisation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to a positive employee experience while supporting the strategic objectives of the Marine Institute. A full job description can be downloaded here
Duration of Contract:
This role comes with a Contract of Indefinite Duration subject to performance and probation. The successful candidate will be on probation for the first six months of this contract.
How to Apply:
A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position, should be emailed to
[email protected] or posted to the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference CS/EO/HRGEN/SEP26
Closing date for Applications:
All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Friday, 11th September 2026. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
Eligible Candidates must be:
1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or
2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
3. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
4. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.
Use of Data - all personal data and the information submitted for this application will be used solely for the purpose of this campaign, after which it will be deleted in line with our General Data Protection Regulation Policy and data retention schedule. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and accessed only by those involved directly in the campaign.
The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role. Please do advise if there are any special accommodations required for the recruitment process. We are here to help you access opportunities with us.
Closing Date
Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:00
