Head of Human Resource Part time

Collins McNicholas Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking a Head of Human Resources (Part Time) in Galway to lead HR initiatives, oversee core operations, and drive change management as a strategic partner to hospital leadership.

You will ensure compliance with Irish employment law and healthcare regulations, advise on IR/ER matters, develop local workforce strategies, and lead Talent Development and succession planning within the Private Hospital network.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR management experience in healthcare.
• Experience implementing change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and IR/ER.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives and core operations.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law and HIQA/JCI standards.
• Provide advisory support to management on IR/ER matters.
• Act as strategic advisor on change management and workforce transformation.
• Partner with leadership to develop local workforce strategies and succession planning.

Skills

HR Management

Change Management

IR/ER Ireland

Employment Law

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Third level HR qualification

CIPD Qualified (Desirable)

Job description

Head of Human Resource - Part Time - Galway

The Head of HR will lead Human Resources initiatives and manage core HR operations. It is the leader for change management and driver of human resource strategies and practices to achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Lead strategic Human Resource initiativesto ensure workforce planning, talent development, and culture align with hospital and system goals.
• Manage HR operations ensuring compliance with Irish employment law, healthcare regulations, and best practice.
• Provide advice and support to local management teams on IR/ER matters, working closely with the HR Business Partner and Employee Relations team to ensure issues are managed effectively, consistently and appropriately.
• Act as a strategic advisor to hospital leadership and clinical teams on change management, engagement, and workforce transformation.
• Partner withleaders to develop local workforce strategies that support the objectives of the Private Hospital.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and planning to the local HR function to deliver results and solve complex organisational challenges.
• Participate fully as a member of the Hospital Management Team.
• Actively work as a member of the HR Management Team (HRMT) to ensure cohesion and consistency across the Group.
• Responsible for ensuring HR compliance and accreditation such as JCI and HIQA standards across designated hospital sites, supporting audit readiness and continuous quality improvement.
• Work in partnership with Finance to ensure headcount and lead on budgetary compliance.
• Promote health and wellbeing strategies that foster employee engagement and organisational success.
• Lead local implementation of organisational change aligned with the BSHS Strategic Plan and BSMH Integration Road Map.
• Drive positive employee relations, focusing on innovative engagement models.
• Manage HR function plans and budgets, ensuring delivery of outcomes.
• Shape and execute workforce plans to attract and retain key talent.
• Partner with Head of Talent Acquisition to enhance Talent Acquisition strategies and delivery models.
• Implement integrated talent management, career development, and succession planning.
• Embed a high-performance culture through alignment of performance, reward, and development practices.
• Act as a leader and ambassador for the Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Contribute to theIntegration Road Map, enhancing HR service offerings in Ireland.

Essential Experience

• Extensive HR Management experience
• Experience in implementing change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge and experience of employment law and employee relations in Ireland
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, people management with a solution focused approach, accountability, and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills with extensive experience in using computer systems and applications
• A flexible approach to work patterns is required to meet service needs
• The ability to promote and foster a culture of Care, Compassion and Commitment honouring the core values of the privateHospital System

Essential Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Human Resource Management or related field.
• CIPD Qualified (Desirable)

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Deirdre Moran.

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