(HX26-100) Assistant Director of Human Resources & Training

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services in Dublin is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead employee relations, manage a fast-paced HR function, and drive evidence-based improvements. The role requires a degree in HR, CIPD membership, and travel across Harold’s Cross, Blackrock, and Wicklow sites.

You will oversee HR metrics reporting, workforce planning, and stakeholder engagement within a healthcare context, delivering training and leading projects with a proactive, compliant approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in HR or related field
• CIPD membership
• Clean Irish driving license; travel to Blackrock and Wicklow sites

Skills

Employee relations

Project management

HR metrics reporting

MS Office

Education

Degree in HR or related field

CIPD membership

Driving license (Ireland)

Tools

SAP

Job description

• 1.0 WTE (35 hours per week)
• Indefinite duration contract
• H.S.E. funded
• Based in Harold’s Cross

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification at degree level in HR or related field.
• CIPD membership.
• A clean full Irish driver’s license as the successful candidate will be required to travel to the Blackrock and Wicklow hospice site in line with the responsiblities of this role.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working in a fast-paced HR department.
• 3 years’ experience in a management / senior HR role with a focus on Employee Relations and evidence-based achievements.
• Experience with industrial relations matters.
• Experience representing employer at third party forums under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission.
• Experience delivering training to groups and facilitating teams.
• A strong background in project management.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, i.e. Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/Teams/Co-pilot etc.
• Experience of reporting on HR Metrics 7 reporting from Payroll systems e.g. SAP.

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification in a HR/ Management discipline.
• Qualification in employment legislation.

Experience

• Experience in a senior HR role in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of Public Sector Superannuation schemes.

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Claire Purcell | Director of Human Resources & Training | 01 406 8813 | [e-mail]

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | [e-mail]

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) Monday 30th November 2026.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.