HR Graduate - Dublin (Fixed term 1 year Full Time)
Location: Dubin
Salary range: €30,030 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: HR Degree completed in the last 12 months
Closing date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a HR Graduate (1 year fixed term contract - 37.5 hours per week) to join our National HR Team in SVP House, Dublin 1.The HR Graduate will play a key role in supporting recruitment and onboarding activities across the Society. Working closely with an experienced HR team, the role will assist with end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising roles, coordinating interviews, candidate communication and supporting a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
In addition, the HR Graduate will provide HR administrative support and contribute to wider HR projects and initiatives, gaining exposure to general HR activities across SVP’s service areas. This role offers a strong foundation for developing a career in HR within Ireland’s largest charity. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Qualifications
• CIPD-aligned qualification or currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources.
Experience
• Experience of working in a collaborative environment and of administration would be desirable.
• Experience of working within team and group projects is essential.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.
• Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.
Skills
• Strong attention to detail and structured approach to working.
• Microsoft application skills, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and excellent key board skills.
• Ability to present data to enable decisions.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in person, by phone, other online communications and email.
• Excellent team player with commitment to professional development.
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: HR Graduate - Job Desctiption 01.2026 Dublin.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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