HR Administrator – Payroll & Recruitment (6‑month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

We are looking for an HR Administrator to support payroll, benefits and recruitment for our temporary team in Riga. The position is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension, available part‑time or full‑time.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare payroll data by collecting and verifying working hours, overtime, sick leave and vacation data for the monthly payroll run.
• Administer employee benefits, insurance or pension plans and process compensation changes.
• Answer inquiries regarding pay slips, benefits and payroll policies.
• Coordinate the complete hiring process including posting job ads, screening applications and scheduling interviews.
• Utilize professional networks, databases and local job centres for candidate sourcing.
• Maintain proactive pipelines of qualified candidates for recurring or hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain and update personnel files and employee data.

Required profile

• Completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on administrative or HR support experience, including payroll and recruitment.
• Good understanding of Latvian employment legislation, labour and payroll regulations.
• Fluent in Latvian and proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee data with strict discretion.

Required skills

• Experience with HR management software.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word).

What we offer

• Option to work part‑time or full‑time with flexible hours.
• Remote work possible two days per week.
• Fuel compensation.
• Supplementary health insurance.