Who you are

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR generalist, HR operations, or HR advisory role
• Solid working knowledge of HR processes, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and local employment law fundamentals
• Experience supporting or coordinating Learning & Development activities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Confident using HR systems, reporting tools, and MS Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Exposure to structured L&D frameworks, LMS administration, or learning analytics
• Experience supporting performance management or career development frameworks
• Experience providing recruitment coordination or hiring manager support
• Familiarity with technical/SaaS industry environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• CIPD Associate Level qualification (or working toward it) desirable but not required

What the job involves

• IQGeo is seeking an HR Officer to deliver high-quality HR support across a growing team of software engineers and business professionals
• This fixed-term maternity cover role plays a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on Learning & Development, employee experience, and day-to-day HR advisory support
• This is a hands-on HR generalist role requiring sound judgement, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to apply HR knowledge to practical situations
• You will work closely with managers to resolve people matters, strengthen capability, and ensure consistent, compliant HR operations
• In addition to core HR responsibilities, this role will actively support and help coordinate Learning & Development initiatives across the business — helping to drive engagement, manager capability, and career development
• Estimated Start Date: April 2026
• Estimated Contract End Date: February 2027 (~10 month maternity cover)
• Manage changes to employment status, benefits, and employee data, ensuring accuracy across HR and payroll systems
• Maintain and update local HR policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for your location, ensuring a consistent and professional employee experience
• Coordinate local payroll inputs and ensure accurate and timely processing in partnership with Finance and external providers
• Support continuous improvement of people processes and employee experience initiatives
• Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR queries, providing guidance consistent with policy, employment law, and good people practice
• Support employee relations matters (e.g., absence management, performance discussions, informal concerns) and escalate more complex cases appropriately
• Coach managers on people processes and help build confidence in handling day-to-day people matters
• Identify recurring themes or risks and provide insights to the HR Manager
• Coordinate and support the delivery of learning programmes, workshops, and development initiatives
• Support administration, reporting, and tracking of completion and engagement metrics
• Assist in maintaining development frameworks, career pathways, and performance development processes
• Partner with managers to identify learning needs and help promote a culture of continuous development
• Support onboarding programme design and delivery to ensure effective integration of new hires
• Contribute to the creation or improvement of internal learning materials, resources, and guidance
• Monitor local legislative and regulatory changes relevant to HR and advise on required updates
• Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics to support decision-making and global HR initiatives
• Support internal and external audits related to HR, payroll, and compliance
• Ensure HR documentation, data, and processes meet GDPR (or equivalent) and record-keeping standards
• Build effective working relationships with managers and colleagues across Finance, IT, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, and other teams
• Support global HR projects, harmonisation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide administrative and coordination support for recruitment activity as required
• Assist hiring managers with interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding logistics
• Support a positive and professional candidate experience
• Perform additional HR duties as required to support business needs

Benefits

• 100% health insurance coverage (Alan).
• Bicycle expenses covered up to €700 / year (or 75% of the Navigo pass)
• Gymlib sports pass
• 20 days additional paternity leave
• Vacation bonus
• Lunch vouchers: €11,97 per day
• Annual off-site Deepo-seminar