Human Resources Officer, Dublin Pike

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the single aviation regulator for Ireland. We are responsible for the regulation of safety, security and consumer interests.

The IAA seeks a high-achieving and motivated HR professional to join the Human Resources division of the IAA. A team of HR professionals reports to the Employee Relations Manager and are vital links to the HR division, the Chief People Officer, and the wider organisation.

The primary portfolio for the successful candidate will be to ensure delivery of data-driven activities, projects, and systems within the HR remit in support of our IAA, People and HR strategies. Other aspects of the role of HR Officer will be completing standard HR tasks and initiatives to ensure business continuity and all components of strategic HRM. This role offers the candidate an excellent opportunity for personal and career development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities As a member of the Human Resources team, you will have direct responsibility for the IAA’s HR duties including:

Deputise for the Employee Relations Manager as required

Support the Employee Relations Manager and Chief People Officer in strengthening the HR function and progressing HR Strategy in the IAA

Contribute positively to the development and embedding of IAA culture and core values

Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR technologies, processes, and data workflows to support efficient delivery of the HR Strategy

HR Data Analytics Tasks

Lead and support HR projects to ensure coordinated, timely delivery of data driven HR initiatives and system enhancements

Manage, validate, and maintain HR data used in organisational and people‑related projects

Prepare and coordinate HR data for project planning, tracking, audits, and reporting purposes

Produce and analyse regular and ad hoc HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to support projects and management decisions

Collaborate with project managers, finance, and other stakeholders to provide HR data insights and workforce information

Design, administer, and analyse HR surveys, and produce reports

Other HR Officer Tasks

Manage and maintain accurate HR records and personnel files, ensuring high-quality data is captured, stored, and used to inform business decision-making

Participate in end-to-end recruitment&selection campaigns including competition documentation, shortlisting, interviewing, contract development, and performing onboarding, induction and exit procedures for all staff members as required

Research, draft, and implement HR initiatives, policies, and procedures, and providing staff guidance and engagement

Support the IAA’s strategic HR programmes

Implement IAA compensation and benefit programmes and entitlements as required

Organise events, deliver staff communications, and update the staff intranet site

Source procurement contracts related to the HR function, and follow internal finance and procurement procedures including processing invoices, purchase orders, and budgets

Develop and deliver training to staff in key HR areas, including the use of HR systems, and HR procedures where relevant

Complete other Human Resources tasks and projects as required

This job description is not exhaustive, other items may be added from time to time at the discretion of the Authority.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

Required

Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in an HR focused role delivering key HR projects, systems, and reporting

Certificate in Human Resources or equivalent accreditation, or demonstrable relevant work experience

Experience supporting core HR activities including recruitment and selection, learning and development, policy development, performance management, recognition, and associated administrative tasks

Demonstrable experience using and enhancing HR Information Systems (e.g. CoreHR/PeopleXD or similar)

HR Data Analytics

Experience managing, validating, and maintaining HR data used in organisational and people related projects

Experience preparing and coordinating HR data for project planning, tracking, audits, and reporting purposes

Experience producing and analysing regular and ad hoc HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to support projects and management decisions

Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to provide HR data insights and workforce information

Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite applications such as SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI and Outlook.

Solid working knowledge and understanding of Irish employment legislation with the ability to interpret clearly and succinctly

Experience drafting, formatting, editing, and proofreading documents (e.g., policies reports and procedures, staff communications), with a high standard of written and verbal English

Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels both internally and externally, maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Excellent attention to detail

The ability to perform well both independently and within a strong team environment

Demonstrates a positive, flexible attitude, and willingness to learn new skills and systems to ensure delivery of best practice People Strategy

Displays key traits such as self-confidence, creativity, initiative, and drive

Third-level qualification in Human Resources or related field

Membership of professional HR networks (e.g. CIPD)

Strong Excel and PowerBI experience or other relevant analytics tools or platforms

Significant experience, interest, and/or proficiency involving data-driven activities systems, projects specific to the HR area

Experience delivering HR initiatives within a changing work environment

Experience in public sector and commercial/semi-state environments

EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

People Management: (In regard to working as part of a team and stakeholder engagement)

Analysis&Decision Making

Delivery of Results

Interpersonal&Communication Skills

Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-Development

SELECTION PROCESS The Selection Process may include:

Shortlisting of candidates, based on the information contained in their application.

A competitive preliminary interview which may include a presentation.

Psychometric testing.

Work sample/role play/media exercise, and any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate.

A second competitive interview which may include a presentation.

Garda Vetting

Salary Range The salary range for this role is€36,225 to €71,151 (Incremental Scale).

Probationary Period The position is subject to a probationary period of 6 months from the date of actual commencement and is subject to the provision of satisfactory performance during that period.

Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours gross (36 hours net) per week. The successful candidate will be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations.

Annual Leave excluding public holidays is 23 days per annum rising to 24 days after 5 years’ service, 26 days per annum after 10 years’ service, 27 days per annum after 12 years’ service and 28 days per annum after 15 years’ service.

Pension The successful candidate will on date of joining become a member of the Irish Aviation Authority pension scheme details of which will be communicated to the successful candidate on offer of appointment.

Other Benefits

Access to cycle to work scheme

Tax free Bus/ Luas/ Rail to assist with travel costs to and from work

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Access to IAA health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and Development opportunities

Location The IAA is based in the Times Building, 11-12 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2 near Trinity College. We are convenient to all Luas lines; several Dublin Bus routes and are about 5 minutes from Tara Street Railway Station. We are also just minutes from O’Connell Street and St. Stephen’s Green.

Hybrid working arrangements may be agreed in line with IAA Flexible Working policy.

Application Applications must consist of the following to be considered for shortlisting:

A letter of motivation (max. two A4 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position

Complete applications including a CV and letter of motivation

should be received no later than 5pm Wednesday 27th May 2026.

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, the UK and those with an IRP with stamp 4. To qualify candidates must be citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, the UK or have an IRP with stamp 4 on …