Head Of Human Resources

Grade VIII - Head of Human Resources

Grade Code: 0655

Informal Enquiries

Niamh Lacey - Head of Function and Service - St. Luke's General Hosital Carlow-Kilkenny

Email: Niamh.lacey@hse.ie

HR Point of Contact

Shannon Tevlin - Recruitment Officer, Dublin & South East

Email: Shannon.tevlin@hse.ie

The Post:

The post holder will be responsible for leading the development, delivery and implementation of the HR function at St Luke’s General Hospital Carlow-Kilkenny, including overall governance of Medical Manpower and Payroll function. S/he will work with the Hospital Manager to provide vision and strategic direction for St Luke’s General Hospital Carlow-Kilkenny.

This responsibility will involve leading on all HR matters (operational and strategic level) including recruitment & retention initiatives, payroll, staff engagement, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, mentoring, workforce planning and any other HR projects and initiatives that may be assigned from time to time.

They will provide guidance on the broad DSE/ HSE HR policy direction and governance on people related matters; -to influence, monitor and support the changing structure and workforce with a focus on change management, leadership and development support. The post holder will actively contribute to the delivery of patient / client centred services. S/he will play a key role in supporting and directing St Luke’s General Hospital Carlow-Kilkenny towards the achievement of the hospital’s objectives.

They will promote and participate in the on-going reform agenda and the on-going management of change in the context of a more efficient and cost-effective service.

These functions and responsibilities are listed below and are intended to reflect the commitment of St. Luke’s General Hospital to implement best practice in the management of medical staff while optimising patient care.

In view of the fact that the health service and particularly the employment and training environment of medical staff is changing rapidly the functions outlined for this post are subject to adaptation on an on-going basis.

The Person:

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

11. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Extensive experience in a Human Resource role that has involved dealing with HR matters (operational and strategic level) including recruitment, employee relations, industrial relations, learning and development, payroll, staff engagement, performance management, mentoring and workforce planning

And

(ii) A track record of successful and innovative leadership including a record of delivering change through strong interpersonal and communications ability.

And

(iii) Management of role to include Medical Manpower, developing, managing and delivering effective HR Strategies.

And

(iv) Experience of change management and / or quality / service improvement delivering change and quality improvement initiatives in a multi-stakeholder environment such as health and social care.

Post Specific Requirements

• Knowledge of Medical Manpower strategies and Employment Legislations relevant to the role.

• Experience of using SAP Payroll, NER and DIME systems as relevant to the role.

• Experience of managing and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders including multidisciplinary teams as relevant to the role.

• Ability to contribute to the development of strategies, policies and systems.

• Ability to persuade and positively influence others at all levels.

• Ability to research, present written reports and make presentations to a wide range of audiences

Other requirements

• A third level qualification is desirable in Human Resources or health service management or relevant qualification

• May be required to participate in an on-call rota

• Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role

Closing Date

Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 5pm

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