Senior HR Advisor (Public Sector) – 8-Month Hybrid Cover

Lex Consultancy; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Lex Consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal - HR Consultant for a maternity leave cover in Dublin. The role provides senior advisory and operational support across People & Culture, Facilities and Corporate Services, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site, 2 days from home).

The successful candidate will deliver strategic HR advice, governance oversight and continuity, guiding HR staff and senior management while coordinating with the Principal Officer.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating at a senior HR advisory level (Assistant Principal equivalent).
• Strong ability to engage with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Experience in HR governance, policy development and recruitment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior HR advisory support to senior management on employee relations, disciplinary, grievance and workplace issues.
• Support People & Culture team, including leading weekly team meetings and providing oversight of HR initiatives and priorities.
• Provide advice on recruitment and workforce planning, including reviewing job descriptions and participating in interview panels.
• Support HR governance and reporting, including preparing updates for senior management and Board reporting.
• Provide advisory support to Facilities and Corporate Services, including engagement with the Facilities Manager on operational matters.
• Support budget monitoring and review expenditure for the relevant functions.
• Review HR policies and ensure alignment with public sector governance and employment legislation.
• Provide oversight of probation and performance management (PMDS) processes.

Skills

Senior HR advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Job description

Lex Consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal - HR Consultant for a maternity leave cover in Dublin. The role provides senior advisory and operational support across People & Culture, Facilities and Corporate Services, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site, 2 days from home).

The successful candidate will deliver strategic HR advice, governance oversight and continuity, guiding HR staff and senior management while coordinating with the Principal Officer.