HR Officer

HR Officer - Grade IV

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent Contract

About the Role

The HR Compliance Officer role provides high‑level executive administrative support to the Director of HR & Organisational Development, while also playing a key role in supporting HR compliance and governance activities. The position ensures the effective management of the HR Director’s priorities, communications and engagements, and contributes to organisational assurance by supporting HR compliance audits, policy management and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in enabling efficient HR leadership, strong stakeholder coordination and adherence to Irish employment and healthcare regulatory standards.

Essential Qualifications for Applicants:

• Third-level HR qualification or professional administrative qualification.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

Desirable Criteria for Applicants

• CIPD accredited.

Essential Experience for Applicants:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a HR Department or Administrative function supporting a Department Head/Director.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience for Applicants:

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Diplomatic and professional with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• An appreciation for the role and impact of universities in society.

Please check the full list of qualifications and experience in information booklet attached.

SALARY SCALE: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated pay scales, i.e., Grade IVHSE Salary Scale Point 1: €36,109 to Point 12: €55,463 LSI pro rata per annum.

Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

To Apply:

1. A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of HR Officer with St. Michael’s House.

Informal enquiries to Keerthi Toshniwal, Recruitment Manager at keerthi.toshniwal@smh.ie

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.

Closing date : 26th April 2026 at 5:00 pm

Interviews will take place on 5th May 2026

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.