People Administrator – Central Services

People & Culture Department

University College Cork (UCC)

(Fixed Term Whole Time 12 months initially)

Are you looking to take your first step towards a career in Human Resources and People & Culture? 

The People & Culture Department in UCC is at an exciting stage in its journey, and we are inviting applications for a People Administrator to join our Central Services team.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience at the heart of a global, people-focused organisation. As part of UCC’s People & Culture function, you will play a vital role in supporting the employee life cycle, while developing the skills and knowledge that will set you up for a rewarding career in People & Culture.

Why join us?

At UCC, we are reshaping how we attract, develop and retain global talent. Joining our team means you will contribute to initiatives that:

• Embed a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Support career development frameworks. 
• Implement the Future of Work model.
• Drive operational excellence.

You will be part of a dynamic collaborative team that prioritises people, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and you will gain exposure to a wide range of HR practices while learning from experienced professionals.

About the role:

Reporting to the HR Co-ordinator, Central Services, your role may include some of the following responsibilities.

• Administering posts throughout the recruitment process.
• Providing administrative support across recruitment, contract administration, leave administration, and Garda vetting.
• Supporting the implementation of People & Culture policies, practices and initiatives.
• Working flexibly to help maintain a consistently high-quality service across the department.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated to start or grow their career in People & Culture. You will bring:

• Strong administrative experience and excellent organisational skills.
• High proficiency in a range of computer applications.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

You will gain:

• Practical experience across recruitment, employee lifecycle management, and policy implementation.
• Exposure to strategic initiatives shaping the future of work at UCC.
• Opportunities for career development, learning from peers and senior professionals in a supportive environment.
• The chance to be part of a department that is modernising People & Culture and driving cultural change in a globally recognised university.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.  The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Ruth Buckley, HR Advisor (Recruitment & Contracts) r.buckley@ucc.ie or Niamh Carroll, HR Coordinator, email: niamh.carroll@ucc.ie   For further information on the Department, please visit www.ucc.ie/en/hr . 

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

Appointment may be made on the Salary Scale: €32,048 - €44,325 (Scale B) / €28,966 - €42,434 (Scale A). 

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate.