HR Systems & Operations Specialist
Description
Cairn has an exciting opportunity for a HR Systems & Workforce Planning Specialist to join our team.
Location: Dublin / Hybrid
Contract: Full-time, 12 months fixed term
About the Role
We are seeking a HR Systems & Workforce Planning Specialist to join our People team, with a strong focus on workforce planning, HR data, and systems-enabled decision-making. This role is ideal for someone with a solid data analytics and data management experience who is keen to develop deeper capability in headcount planning, workforce analytics, and Workday reporting, while continuing to support core HR operations and compliance in a private-sector environment.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & HR Insights
Support ongoing workforce planning & modelling, including headcount management in partnership with HR and Finance.
Track approved vs actual headcount, starters, leavers, role changes, and contingent workers.
Support workforce budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Analyse attrition, growth trends, and organisational structure, preparing summaries and presentations for management.
Prepare workforce planning reports and leadership presentations.
HR Systems (Workday)
Support day-to-day Workday HRIS administration.
Assist with configuration updates relating to roles, supervisory organisations, and cost centers.
Produce Workday reports supporting workforce planning and people insights. Support system testing and issue resolution
Review and analyze exit interview data, identifying trends and potential action plans.
HR Administration & Compliance
Provide HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data.
Support compliance with Irish employment legislation and GDPR.
About You
2–4 years’ experience in HR operations, HR administration, or HR systems support.
Experience working with Workday.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Advanced skills in Excel, Power Bi & Microsoft Fabric.
Interest in workforce planning, HR systems, or people analytics.
Working with Cairn Homes:
At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and bonus.
Hybrid working model.
Learning and development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative People team.
The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.
At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.