Assistant Director Of Human Resources & Training

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

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

The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Director of Human Resources & Training and provide advice and support to all staff and management of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services on Human Resources and industrial relations matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Human Resources & Training and the wider Human Resources team to implement the Human Resources strategy to include Human Resources related training, projects, initiatives and policy.

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 | cpurcell@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

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.