Learning & Development Business Partner

Purpose of the role

The Learning & Development (L&D) Business Partner will have a strategic and hands-on role in shaping, delivering, and embedding a high-performance learning culture across Children’s Health Ireland. The L&D Business Partner will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure learning aligns with business objectives, HR strategic goals, is accessible to all, and is well measured, reported, and continuously improved.

Learning Management System Development – 0.5 role

A key responsibility of this role includes working closely with a Learning Technologist to ensure the successful implementation and governance of the LMS.

It encompasses the full spectrum of learning delivery methods—classroom, virtual, e-learning, blended—and includes ownership of all mandatory and compliance training and be the gatekeeper for all reporting in this area. Full set-up of all departmental training catalogues for every portfolio in CHI, this needs to be in place from day one in the New Children’s Hospital.

Staff Supports & Wellbeing Lead – 05. role

The Staff Supports & Wellbeing Lead is a strategic role within the TLD department, responsible for supporting the design, development and delivery of a practical and future-focused wellbeing strategy that supports the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of all staff across CHI.

Design and deliver inclusive, evidence-based interventions that promote mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, tailored to the stressors of paediatric healthcare. Provide staff with psychologically informed support and resources to navigate uncertainty, workload change, or role realignment. Work closely with HR, TLD and Communications to ensure wellbeing is visibly prioritized during 2026’s year of transformation and change

Essential Criteria

· 3rd level qualification in Human Resource Management, Education & Training, Learning & Development, or other areas relevant to this role.

· Minimum of 3 years’ post graduate experience working in a Learning & Development business partner, Education or Training role.

· Demonstratable experience implementing and managing a Learning Management System (e.g., HSeLanD, SuccessFactors, Workday Learning, CORE, Moodle, Cornerstone) - preferably in a public sector environment.

Or

· 3rd level qualification in Health Promotion, Human Resource Management, Training, Learning & Development; or other areas relevant to this role.

· Minimum of 3 years’ post graduate experience in designing, developing and implementing a varied range of staff supports – preferably in a public sector environment.

· 3 years post graduate experience in a range of health promotion initiatives.

How to apply & 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 18th February 2026 by 5pm. 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 specialty/department, please contact Jenny Campbell at jenny.campbell@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe at Taurai.machuwe@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 2026 for your information.

• April 13th, 2026
• May 11th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026