HRBP GVII

HRBP GVII (Industrial Relations)

Purpose of the Role:

To provide expert industrial relations (IR) advice and support to CHI during its transition to NCHI, ensuring smooth change management, effective employee relations, and compliance with public sector and healthcare employment frameworks.

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience in Industrial Relations within the public sector and healthcare setting.
• Proven track record managing complex IR issues including collective bargaining and union negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare employment law, public sector policies, and TUPE regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale organizational transitions, preferably within healthcare.

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Sunday 9thNovember 2025 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this role, please contact Emma.fitzroy@childrenshealthireland.ie or Lisa.Mcgavin@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Rachel.Sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025 and 2026.

• January 12th 2026 ( NCHD rotation only)
• February 9th 2026
• March 9th 2026