HR Manager

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We have embarked upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all. 

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Meet the team

RTÉ's New Direction strategy positions the organisation to champion culture in Ireland, captivate audiences with trusted and challenging content, and celebrate Ireland's rich diversity.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to support our Production and Media Services, and Technology divisions. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with leaders and teams who play a critical role in delivering high-quality content and services across RTÉ's television, radio and digital platforms.

Reporting to the Divisional Head of HR, you will provide both strategic and operational HR support to one of RTÉ's largest and most dynamic business areas while contributing to the wider success of the HR function.

About the role

As HR Manager, you will:

Partner closely with managers, senior leaders and recognised trade unions to deliver end-to-end HR support across talent management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations, industrial relations, compensation and benefits, employee engagement and performance management. Implement HR policies and practices in a highly unionised environment, ensuring alignment with best practice, collective agreements and business needs.

Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures and Irish employment legislation.

Drive and ensure excellence in key HR metrics by creating essential HR reports ensuring that they are presented in a timely and efficient manner and validating the accuracy of the data.

Building strong relationships with all stakeholders across the business and understand how to handle, resolve and escalate enquiries against tight timelines.

Handling a multi-tasking environment, meeting deadlines, and working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Identifying training needs to meet the needs of the business including compliance requirements.

Advise on employee relation investigations, performance management processes and support complex staffing decisions acting as a trusted advisor and mediator.

Working closely with the team and Head of HR with any strategic HR projects.

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You will bring:

Significant experience in a HR Manager, HR Business Partner or similar senior HR role.

A relevent third level qualification in HR, Employment or related discipline.

Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and HR best practice.

Experience managing complex employee relations issues and providing commercially focused HR advice.

Excellent relationship-building, communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced Excel and HR data analysis capabilities.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.

A collaborative and positive approach, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and disciplines.

A commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and embedding inclusive practices across the employee experience.

A professional CIPD qualification (or equivalent is desirable).

Experience of providing HR support within a unionised environment, including employee and industrial relations matters.

Terms and Conditions

This appointment will be made on a 3 year fixed term contract basis on the Manager Grade 3 salary scale.

Salary: €51,805 to €86,932 gross per annum, depending on experience.