Assistant Staff Officer, Human Resources And Corporate Services

Before you apply: This job is only open to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies per WRC Agreement 161867.

About us

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes.

Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:

• detect health issues early
• help prevent disease
• ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment
• reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications
• support people in making informed decisions about their health

Choose Screening: Together we can make a difference the National Screening Service 5-year Strategic Plan outlining our strategic priorities and goals for the years 2023-2027.

Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.

Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening.

About the role:

The National Screening Service HR and Corporate Services Department is seeking a highly organised and proactive Grade IV HR Administrator to play a key role in delivering efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR support services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to workforce administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding, compliance monitoring, and employee support within one of Ireland’s leading healthcare organisations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate HR records and systems, supporting recruitment and induction processes, coordinating training and compliance activities, and ensuring all HR administration aligns with HSE policies, GDPR requirements, and employment legislation. The role requires excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Working closely with HR colleagues, management, payroll, and external stakeholders, the post holder will support a range of workforce initiatives including Garda vetting, induction programmes, training coordination, employee wellbeing activities, and quality assurance processes. The role also involves preparing reports, managing documentation, monitoring deadlines, and supporting continuous service improvement and innovation across the department.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, and is committed to delivering high-quality HR support that contributes to a professional, efficient, and compassionate healthcare service.

For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available below

Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening